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Travel Note

VENUE ADDRESS

Château de Lacoste, lieu dit, 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, France

Flight

Bordeaux Aéroport (BOD)

Bordeaux Aéroport (BOD) is the closer of the two airport options to the Venue, Chateau de Lacoste.

Flight

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is a 6-7 hour drive from Chateau de Lacoste. See additional options for arrival by Train below:

Train

Bordeaux St-Jean > Sarlat-la-Canéda

Travel via Bordeaux St-Jean Station to Sarlat-la-Canéda: If you’re traveling from Bordeaux St-Jean Station to Sarlat-la-Canéda by train, the service you’ll use is operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) — specifically the TER (Transport Express Régional) regional trains. sncf-connect.com 🚆 What to Expect Train operator: SNCF (TER) — France’s national rail company operates regional services on this route. Departure station: Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Gare de Bordeaux-St-Jean). Arrival station: Sarlat-la-Canéda (the train station in Sarlat). Journey time: ~2 h 19 m to 2 h 27 m depending on the specific train and route. Frequency: Around 5–6 departures/day. Ticket cost: Starts around €28–€35 one-way when booked in advance. 🚉 Tips for Booking You can buy tickets via the official SNCF Connect website/app or on third-party booking platforms like Omio or Trainline. TER regional train tickets often allow some flexibility, and you can buy them at the station if you prefer. Summary: Take an SNCF TER regional train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Sarlat-la-Canéda — it’s direct, scenic, and the standard rail option between these two towns.

Train

Paris (Gare Montparnasse) to Sarlat Via Bordeaux

Paris > Bordeaux St-Jean > Sarlat-la-Canéda 🚆 Step-by-Step Train Itinerary 1) From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Paris - Major Station. At CDG, the main rail station is Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV (located at Terminal 2). Take an SNCF TGV or high-speed train (e.g., OUIGO / TGV inOui) into central Paris — most journeys go to Paris Gare Montparnasse or Paris Gare de Lyon, depending on the service. You must change here to continue southwest. 🛫 Tip: Allow at least 1.5–2 hours after landing to reach the train station from your arrival gate (passport control, RER/metro/taxi connection). 2) Paris to Bordeaux (Common Transfer Option) From Paris Gare Montparnasse, catch a TGV / high-speed train to Bordeaux Saint-Jean. This is one of the most common transfer points for southwest France routes. TGV trains from Montparnasse to Bordeaux take roughly 2h to 2h 30m. 3) Bordeaux to Sarlat-la-Canéda From Bordeaux Saint-Jean, take a TER regional train toward Sarlat-la-Canéda. These are SNCF regional services that take you deeper into rural Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The regional segment typically takes around 3h to 3h 15m with a few stops along the way. 🕐 Total Travel Time Fastest possible journey: ~6 h 15 min – 7 h with good connections. Typical average: ~9 h+ including waits and transfers. There’s no direct CDG → Sarlat service; transfers like Paris Montparnasse and Bordeaux are typical. 🚉 What Trains / Companies You’ll Use SNCF (TGV inOui / OUIGO): high-speed train from CDG to Paris or Bordeaux. SNCF (TER): regional train from Bordeaux to Sarlat-la-Canéda. All trains are part of the French national rail network (SNCF); OUIGO is the low-cost branding of SNCF’s high-speed service.

Travel Note

Taxi

Take a taxi from Sarlat-la-Canéda Train Station to your Accommodations or the Venue (~20 min): Château de Lacoste, lieu dit, 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, France Uber is likely unavailable - please Pre-Book Taxi