Welcome Dinner

Wedding Day

Farewell Dinner

Our Wedding

Our Story

The venue of our wedding - Château du Puits es Pratx - will be available for only a limited number of rooms, and we will be prioritizing closest family members, and couples with small children. If those two descriptions apply to you, but you would rather stay in a different accommodation of your choice, that is no problem at all, just let us know :) Please find a list of hotels and B&amp;B’s below. There are also a number of Airbnb options nearby. Let us know if you need any help!

Max. number of guests: 8Distance to venue: 2 minute walk

Maison De Charme

Max. number of guests: 8Distance to venue: 7 minute walk

La Clé des Songes, B & B, Ginestas

Spacious family home with pool. Min. 5 night stay.Max. number of guests: 15Distance to venue: 5 minute walk

Les Trois Arbres

Max. number of guests: 10Distance to venue: 8 minute walk

L’orchidee

Max. number of guests: 8Distance to venue: 8 minute walk

Au jardin d'amphora

Max. number of guests: 8 (House with two apartments)Number of guests per apartment: 4Distance to venue: 9 minute walk

Maison du Midi

Max. number of guests: 12Distance to venue: 3 minute drive

The Winemaker's House

Max. number of guests: 10Distance to venue: 3 minute drive

La Souqueto Accommodation

Accommodation

There are a number of airports and train stations near Ginestas, where our venue is. It is also possible to rent a car at the airports or nearby area. August is high tourist season, please consider to book your trip in advance to get the best price and availability.

Airports

Closer airports are Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (1h20), Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (3h), Aéroport Marseille Provence (3h), or Aeropuerto Josep Tarradellas Barcelona (3h).

Train

It is also possible to take the train. Narbonne is the closest train station. To book your train, we recommend to check on the SNCF website.

Car Rental

Unfortunately you can’t access the venue directly by public transportation. Therefore we highly recommend renting a car, especially if you want to explore the gorgeous surrounding region in the south of France.

Taxi

Cab service is available to and from airports and train stations. If you need help, let us know :)

Airports and Travel

Towns

Narbonne - Our closest town, 25 minutes to the center. Parking “Les halles”Covered food market (Les halles)CanalBoutique shopsCafe’s &amp; restaurantsCathedral &amp; Museum Roman road attraction<a href="https://www.audetourisme.com/fr/cest-quoi-laude/corbieres-minervois-narbonnaise/narbonne/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Town info linked here</a> Beziers - 45 minutes - <a href="https://www.beziers-mediterranee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Town info linked here</a> Carcassonne - 45 minutes - <a href="https://www.tourisme-carcassonne.fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Town info linked here</a> Montpellier - 1hr15 - <a href="https://www.tourisme-occitanie.com/destinations/incontournables/montpellier/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Town info linked here</a> Toulouse - 2hrs - <a href="https://www.toulouse-tourisme.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Town info linked here</a>

Cultural

L’Ouilbo - The olive oil factory in Cabezac, 5 minutes drive away. Offering tours and a gift shop. Carcassonne castle “La Cite” - In carcassonne (45 minutes drive) - Medieval castle with a town within the walls. Free entrance to the town inside the walls, and optional paid for tours. <a href="https://www.tourisme-carcassonne.fr/decouvrir/la-cite-medievale/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information linked here</a> Narbonne center - 25 minute drive to central parking “les halles”. Roman road, museum, Abbey &amp; cathedral. <a href="https://www.narbonne.fr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information linked here</a> Minerve - 15 minute drive - Ancient town located at the top of a nearby Gorge. Linked here is more information on the town. <a href="https://www.minervois-caroux.com/village/minerve" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information linked here</a> 9 Canal locks of Beziers - 45 minute drive - (paid for parking) Canal attraction <a href="https://www.beziers-mediterranee.com/a-voir-a-faire/les-9-ecluses-de-fonseranes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information linked here</a>

Beaches

We are a 45 minute drive from the long coastline of the Mediterranean, here are some of the most popular beaches: Gruissan plageSt Pierre la merValras plageVias plageSerignan plageCap d’adgeLa franqui

Walks

Ginestas - Our village - Lovely walks can be taken through the village and surrounding vineyardsLe Somail - A village 5 minutes drive away where you can enjoy a walk by the canalVentenac - A village 5 minutes drive away where you can enjoy a walk by the canalBize Minervois - A village 10 minutes away - Countryside walking with lovely views. Either the Bousseccos trial or Le peche trail.

Sports

Golf - Beziers (40 minutes) <a href="https://www.golfsaintthomas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Golf St Thomas</a>Golf - Carcassonne (45 minutes) <a href="https://golf-de-carcassonne.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Golf de Carcassonne</a>Kayaking / Canoeing - Roquebrun (50 minutes) - <a href="https://www.canoeroquebrun.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linked here </a>Bike hire - <a href="https://bigupcycling.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linked here</a>Go Karting - Near Beziers (40 minutes) <a href="https://www.sunkarting.fr/#all" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linked here</a>

Wine

Nearby wineriesVentenac - A village 5 minutes drive away with a wine chateau on the canal frontChateau cabezacChateau ParazaDomaine l’herbe saint

Lakes & Outdoors

Lac de la cavayere - Carcassonne (45 minutes) <a href="https://www.tourisme-carcassonne.fr/decouvrir/le-lac-de-cavayere/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information linked here</a>Salt flats of gruissan - Gruissan (45 minutes) <a href="https://www.lesalindegruissan.fr/content/7-visite-pedestre" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information linked</a>Lac du Jouarres - Homps (20 minutes) <a href="https://www.audetourisme.com/fr/fiche/homps/lac-de-jouarres_TFOLOILAR011V50T7KY/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information linked here</a>River cesse - Bize Minervois (10 minutes) <a href="https://www.cotedumidi.com/le-patrimoine-de-la-cote-du-midi/les-villages/bize-minervois/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information linked here</a>Gorges d’heric - Massif du caroux (1 hr) <a href="https://www.minervois-caroux.com/incontournables/gorges-d-heric" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information linked here</a>

Things to Do

Photos

Q + A

Registry

Wedding Party

Please find the wedding weekend schedule below. Also if you would like to contribute something like speeches, music, etc, please contact our Toast Master, Lasse Økland.We love surprises :) +47 909 34 533lasse.okland@gmail.com Friday 21. August15:00: Arrival for guests staying at Chateau du Puits es Pratx.17:00 : Ceremony rehearsal (participants only)19:00 : Welcome drinks19:30 : Dinner Wedding Day!16:00: Guests can find their seats for the ceremony at Église Saint-Luc.16:30: Ceremony start.17:30: Reception in front garden at Chateau du Puits es Pratx, followed by banquet and party! Sunday 23 August18:00: Farewell dinner at Chateau du Puits es Pratx. Monday 24 August10:00: Check out for guests staying at Chateau.

Schedule

Honeymoon

We do not wish for any gifts. You being there on our day is the biggest gift you could give us. If you would like to give us something, a contribution to our honeymoon fund would be very appreciated :) Venmo/Zelle to +1 646-708-0537Ask us for EU wire transfers :)

Annette & Adam