Travel Note
The wedding will take place in Vallet, a town just outside of Nantes. We recommend staying in Nantes, the main city nearby, for a variety of restaurants and attractions within walking distance. We also plan to offer shuttle transportation to and from the wedding for those staying in the downtown area, with pick-up near Parking Baco-Lu. More details to come.
Flight
After arriving at the CDG airport, you have the option to either rent a car or take a train to Nantes. Driving takes approximately 5-6 hours. The train takes 2-4 hours depending on the type of ticket you purchase.
Flight
The NTE airport will likely be a pricier option than CDG, but you will fly directly into the wedding region!
Train
You can book a TGV or OuiGo train through the SNCF website to reach the Nantes (Pays de la Loire) train station. If you are flying into CDG, departing from the 'Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport' station is likely your most convenient option. However, if you plan to explore downtown Paris before the wedding, the 'Montparnasse' train station will be your ideal starting point.
Hotel
While we are not reserving room blocks at any specific hotel, this downtown Nantes location is just a 10-minute walk from the Nantes train station. Note: The prices on their website haven't been updated for June 2025 yet, but they have communicated that the rooms will be priced between $120-$195 per night depending on length of stay and room type.
Hotel
While we are not reserving room blocks at any specific hotel, this option right outside of downtown Nantes is less than 10 minutes driving (or 30 minutes walking) from the Nantes train station.
Hotel
While we are not reserving room blocks at any specific hotel, this option in downtown Nantes is less than 5 minutes driving (or 25 minutes walking) from the Nantes train station.
Travel Note
Here are a few tips in case you are renting a car: 🛑 Road Rules - In France, the "priorité à droite" rule means you often yield to cars coming from the right, unless signs say otherwise. If no signs are there then you have to yield to cars coming to the right. This also applies in most parking lots. - Unlike the US, turning right on red lights in France is not allowed unless a sign permits it. Watch for the red-light cameras. - Unlike in the U.S., where stop lines can be set back from the intersection, in France, you are expected to stop directly at the red light, unless road markings indicate otherwise. - Speed limits: France uses km/h, it should always be indicated. Be sure to watch your speed... France has speed cameras and traps everywhere—fines can even follow tourists, unfortunately! - In France, the left lane is only for passing, it is not allowed to pass on the right. If you don't want to have someone flashing their lights at you, stay in the right lane unless overtaking =)! 🚦 Road Signs - France follows the metric system—therefore, 1 mile = 1,600 meters or 1.6 kilometers. - French road signs use symbols. Take a look at the US equivalent (especially at the speed camera ones) -> Click on "View" 📸 Traffic & Parking - Roundabouts are everywhere in France, it'll almost feel like New England but even more! - DUI limits are much stricter in France (we usually talk about a pint max before driving in France), depending on how lucky you are, you may see them standing by a roundabout stopping quite a few vehicles and making people blow in the breathalyzer (we call that "le ballon"). - If you are renting a US-size car in Europe, don't forget that parking in some cities can be tight at time, don't worry it'll fit.