Friday, June 27: Welcome Dinner at the Château

Saturday, June 28: Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sunday, June 29: Farewell Brunch at the Château

Due to its close proximity to the Swiss border, the most convenient routes to Château de Bournel are through Paris, France, or Basel, Switzerland.

Paris Airports:

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

Paris Orly (ORY)

From either airport, you have two options to get to the Château:

Option 1: take a train to a nearby town, then rent a car or taxi from there to the Château (1.5-2 hour train ride + 35-60 minute car ride).

Option 2: rent a car at the Paris airport and drive directly to the Château (~4 hours).

Step 1: Paris → Besançon Franche-Comté TGV Station

Departure Station: Typically Paris Gare de Lyon

Arrival Station: Besançon Franche-Comté TGV (not “Besançon Viotte”)

Travel Time: ~2 hours

Tickets: Purchase on the SNCF Connect website or at train station ticket counters.

Booking Tip: Reserve as early as possible for the best fares and seat availability. Bookings typically open 3 months before travel date.

Step 2: Besançon Franche-Comté TGV → Château de Bournel

By Taxi: ~45 minutes (50 km)

Advance Booking recommended to avoid waiting.

By Rental Car:

Major rental companies (Hertz, Avis, Europcar) have offices at the Besançon Franche-Comté TGV station.

Drive time: ~45 minutes to the Château

Step 1: Paris → Dijon Ville Station

Departure Station: Typically Paris Gare de Lyon

Arrival Station: Gare de Dijon-Ville (sometimes simply listed as Dijon)

Travel Time: ~1 hour 35 minutes

Tickets: Purchase on the SNCF website or at train station ticket counters.

Booking Tip: Reserve as early as possible for the best fares and seat availability. Bookings typically open 3 months before travel date.

Step 2: Dijon → Château de Bournel

By Taxi: ~1 hour 30 minutes (100 km)

Advance Booking recommended to avoid waiting.

By Rental Car:

Major rental companies (Hertz, Avis, Europcar) have offices at the Dijon train station.

Drive time: ~1 hour 30 minutes to the Château

Why Drive? Flexibility to explore the countryside, perfect for groups to share costs.

Driving Time: ~4 hours from central Paris (traffic dependent)

Suggested Driving Route

Paris → A6 motorway (southbound)

A6 → A36 motorway (toward Besançon/Mulhouse)

Near Baume-les-Dames, exit toward Rougemont/Cubry

Follow local D roads to Cubry

Use GPS or signs for Château de Bournel

Car Rentals available at the airport (Hertz, Avis, Europcar, etc.)

Ample on-site parking at the Château (no charge).

Additional Tips

Tolls: Be prepared for toll roads (péages) on the A6 and A36.

Navigation: Using a GPS or a reliable map application is recommended for real-time traffic updates and precise directions.

Fuel: Ensure your vehicle has sufficient fuel, as service stations may be sparse in rural areas.

Basel Airport:

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)

The BSL airport is located on the French-Swiss-German border and is often less crowded than Paris airports.

Driving Time: ~1.5–2 hours (135 km)

Suggested Driving Route

Basel Airport → A35 motorway towards Mulhouse

A35 → A36 motorway toward Besançon

Near Luze, exit to D9

Follow local D roads to Cubry

Follow signs or GPS to Château de Bournel

Car Rentals available at the airport (Hertz, Avis, Europcar, etc.)

Ample on-site parking at the Château (no charge).

Additional Tips

Tolls: Be prepared for toll roads (péages) on the A36.

Navigation: Using a GPS or a reliable map application is recommended for real-time traffic updates and precise directions.

Fuel: Ensure your vehicle has sufficient fuel, as service stations may be sparse in rural areas.