FAQs
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Which airport shall we travel to?
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The closest airports are Limoges and Brive, which are 50 minutes by car, Bergerac 1hr 30m, Bordeaux 2hrs and Toulouse 3hrs.
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How do we get there?
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The best way to arrive from any airport is to hire a car, there are many options for this. Taxi's are also available but should be pre-booked, please bear in mind there is no Uber in France. If there were enough guests travelling together we could look to organise a bus.
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What is the venue address?
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Chateau La Durantie, 24270 Lanouaille, France
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When do Chateau guests have to make payment by?
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We have asked those staying at the Chateau for a small fee towards accommodation & food/drink is entirely included in the stay. Please can this be sent over no later than 1 month before the wedding date, by the 6th August 2025. Details are: Ella Sehic 40-43-50 81443038
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What is the dress code?
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The dress code is cocktail attire. Dressy and fairly formal, suits for the gents. Please ladies avoid wearing white/cream/ivory & men, no trainers. This only applies for the wedding day itself.
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Is there any local accomodation?
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There are limited spaces at the Chateau for close family & the bridal party to stay. However, there are many local options for all of our other guests which you can see on the travel & accommodation page. We will reach out to people if there are any concerns. You are of course more than welcome to book somewhere you find yourselves if you prefer.
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Check in & out times for those staying in the Chateau?
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Check in: 16.00pm Friday 5th Check out: 11.00am Monday 8th
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Is there parking?
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Yes! There is parking at the Chateau and also just outside the gates, you can come in with the car if you have stuff to unload and then we can organise where best to park everyone for the weekend.
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When do we have to RSVP by?
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We ask you to please confirm your attendance as soon as possible but no later than Saturday 12th July 2025. If you know you won't be able to attend we would really appreciate if you could let us know as quickly as possible so we can be organised.
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What if we want to miss the welcome dinner or leave a day early?
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It's no problem if you prefer to stay for the wedding day and miss the pool party, or if you can't make it to the welcome dinner. All we ask is that you please please let us know as far in advance as possible so we can be organised with our arrangements for food & drink for all 3 days.
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Do you know any taxi companies we can use?
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Please find some local taxi companies, please be aware that they need to be booked well in advance. Please also give them your mobile number, not the chateau telephone number. Taxi Julienne (St. Yrieix) Tel 0555 08 12 63 Taxis Stephane (Thiviers) Tel 0607 48 60 64 Taxi Christophe (Excideuil area) Tel 0633 14 46 85
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Are children allowed at the wedding?
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We are keeping the wedding child-free with the exception of immediate family.
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Do we need to bring a gift?
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We are thrilled that you are coming to France to celebrate our wedding so we wouldn't expect any gifts, however if you did want to gift us, a contribution to our honeymoon would be very kind.