Check in begins on Friday September 1st @ 2PM.

The welcome cocktails begin at 6PM and dinner is at 7PM.

If arriving from the US or Canada, we'd recommend you fly into Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

If you're arriving from Europe, either having taken a vacation before the weekend or you live in Europe, a train may be easier.

If you spent a few days in Paris before the celebrations, you could take the train to Tours from Montparnasse train station, or rent a car from any number of options (see below)!

To arrive at the chateau, the best option will be to rent a car.

1. Rent a car in Paris, and drive to the Chateau (~3.5 hours).

2. Take the train from Paris to Tours or Angers(~1 hour), and then rent a car from there to drive to the Chateau (~1 hour).

Paris has numerous rental car options. Feel free to ask us if you have any questions or need any recommendations.

Tours has the (major) options of Avis or Hertz.

Renting a car will provide flexibility to come and go as you please, sightsee/explore during the free bits of the weekend, and makes checking out a breeze. There is free parking on the premises.

Note: Paris DOES have Zipcar. It may be worth exploring a 1-month membership ($9) and renting a zipcar in Paris for the weekend. This would include gas/insurance etc.

Note: There are many rent-a-car apps such as Sixt, Liligo or Momondo. These options may be more economical but could be less reliable than established car rental agencies.

Note: We would probably recommend purchasing insurance with your rental if you choose to rent a car. Catherine's had personal experience with a European car rental company inaccurately claiming damage, and if she hadn't opted for the insurance she would have had a >800 Euro bill.

We are excited to share the experience of staying in a Chateau with everyone! We've visited the chateau over Thanksgiving this past year, and it's absolutely gorgeous. We're confident all our friends and family will be comfortable and enjoy the stay.

Note: there is an elevator to ensure maximal comfort and accessibility.

Should you choose to stay at the chateau, please note the following:

Rooms will be assigned

Couples will be together, of course, and we're doing our best to have everyone comfy and happy. There are studio suites, 1-bed suites, 2-bed suites, and 3-bed suites.

The rate is 225€ per person

We're asking our guests to cover the cost of their lodging at the Chateau, similar to a hotel room block for US weddings.

For simplicity's sake, we have decided the chateau will organize a per-head rate of 225€ (or 450€ for a couple) for the weekend. This covers the 2 nights of lodging in the Chateau.

Note: this is the only cost incurred over the weekend. We provide the welcome dinner, breakfast, lunch and wedding dinner, and brunch on Sunday.

We will be staying a third night to take advantage of the locale, and you are welcome to join!

The Chateau generously offers our guests the option to extend another night, with a discounted rate of 195€ per room. We will be staying Sunday night to enjoy the pool, and decompress from the weekend. We'll be BBQ'ing that evening.

There are many activity options for the extra day: Chateau tours, Cave (wine) tours & tastings, biking around the area, kayaking on the Loire, hot air balloon rides, etc. If you would like to take advantage of this additional night, please make a note in the RSVP.

The Chateau will invoice you directly

Please make sure to enter your email when RSVP'ing. Once we have everyone's RSVP, we'll provide the guest list to the Chateau and they will invoice you via email directly. This is the most efficient / preferred method. If you have any issues please let us know and we can help coordinate!

You are always welcome to find your own accommodations near the chateau, and join in on our festivities.

Please find the Chateau's Travel Recommendations here.