FAQs

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We are staying at the Chateau or its inns, what do we need to bring to cook? Where do we go eat? Are towels/Linens Provided?

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We will only be able to provide meals for the weekend during the late lunch for Pastis and Pétanque Garden Party Friday, the Saturday reception dinner, and the Sunday Brunch--- so we suggest bringing some supplies with you. Outside of those wedding events, we do hope you’ll find the nearby towns a great option to explore Friday night for dinner after the Garden Party, as well as Saturday during the day while the wedding party privately gets ready in the main chateau building and does pre-wedding photos.  To keep busy Friday night and Saturday before the ceremony there are lovely restaurants in downtown Brionne and Bernay such as : La Crêpe Dans le Bec, Chez Peperosa, Les 2 Zèbres, La Quintessence, La Galerie des Saveurs, Le Moulin Fouret, La Gargouille, La Gourmandine ~~~Many of the inns of the Chateau are equipped with a mini fridge, a sink, and a cook top. They do not all have cookware, plates, utensils so if you need to borrow these things or other food preparation materials you can access the main Chateau's kitchen for these if needed on Friday~~~ All lodgings of the Chateau include sheets and bath towels. Almost all lodgings have a private bathroom and just a few have a shared bathroom/shower. The Chateau has Wifi.

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What Local Excursions Can We Take between the Events of Wedding Weekend (From the Area of the Château) to Keep us Busy ?

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We encourage you to explore the surrounding towns during the day Saturday because we will not have meals available until the reception that night, and the wedding party and staff will be using the grounds to prepare/take photos You'll need to stay relatively close to the chateau the day of the ceremony, but here are some local excursion ideas: - Explore the incredible Château de Beaumesnil- 20 minutes away - Explore Le Neubourg and the Magnificent 17th century Champ de Bataille Castle (and the nearby town le Neubourg)- 20 minutes away - Visit the picturesque Le Bec-Hellouin- 20 minutes away - Explore the towns of Brionne and Bernay- 10 minutes away - Explore Pont-Audemer and walk along the canals- 30 minutes north of chateau - Visit the Château de Harcourt (in Harcourt, France)- 20 minutes away Nearby Restaurants: La Crêpe Dans le Bec, Chez Peperosa, Les 2 Zèbres, La Quintessence, La Galerie des Saveurs, Le Moulin Fouret, La Gargouille, La Gourmandine

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Travel Itineraties for the weeks before and after the Wedding weekend- Where should we go?

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For a comprehensive travel guide that can help you to plan your travel, we created a google doc! here's the link to copy : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BEKV8I0cdIf0siaIWML7pUgffVaq7Jq0r30GWaosbH4 Annie & Xavier's Favorite Places in France: Check out the "Things to Do" page!

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Will There Be Childcare?

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We want our wedding to be your time to party! If possible, we kindly ask for you to make arrangements for your children at home. Otherwise we plan to have babysitters during the wedding ceremony, the vin d'honneur, and the reception/party. The rest of the weekend, you will have to keep an eye on them if you choose to bring the kids!

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Taxi Info

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Both Friday after the garden party and saturday before the ceremony you will need to explore Normandie! The towns of Bernay, and Le Bec Hellouin are suggested in addition to the magnificent castles of: Champ de Bataille Chateau, the Chateau de Beaumesnil, and the arboretum of Chateau d’Harcourt. If you do not have a rental car and need to find transportation for this, here are several taxi contacts. ****Please plan in advance for arriving at the ceremony early Saturday as cars may be limited*** We also encourage you to share rides with other guests! Alliance Taxis Verts : Phone: +33 2 32 44 59 59 Taxi de Valailles Phone: +33 7 57 12 72 68 Taxi Alizée: Phone: +33 2 32 44 75 50 Taxi épégard : +33 6 82 90 87 68

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What Precautions Will Be Taken For COVID?

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We are so excited to see you! In order to keep everyone safe, we require all guests to be fully vaccinated for COVID19 prior to all wedding events. Nous exigeons que tous les invités soient entièrement vaccinés contre le COVID19 avant tous les événements de mariage.

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Can I Bring a Date?

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If your invitation says “and Guest,” then yes, if not, we would prefer if it was just you coming to events or staying at the Chateau

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Weather in Normandy

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June Temperature Averages in Normandy: Hi 75 | Low 55 Climate: Normandy is lovely in the Spring/Summer months, but the evenings can get chilly, so we suggest bringing layers!

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Is there parking for the ceremony & reception?

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Parking is available on site at the Chateau for all events