Travel Note
The venue address for Google Maps: Domaine de Valbonne, 2094 Chem. de Gavanon, 30130 Saint-Paulet-de-Caisson, France Our venue, Domaine de Valbonne, is at the crossroads of Vaucluse, Gard and Ardèche. A number of typical small villages of Provence and the Cèze valley are located just a few kilometers from the Domaine and offer plenty of places to stay. The venue is only accessible by car, however, it is only 5-10 minutes from the villages Pont Saint Esprit, Saint Julien de Peyrolas, Saint Paulet de Caisson, Aigueze and Saint Martin d'Ardèche.
Travel Note
IMPORTANT: Your passport MUST be valid until 6 months after October 2024. There currently is a long wait to renew a US passport, we recommend renewing ASAP!
Flight
Flying to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) airport in Paris is an easy option from most major US cities. For guests flying into Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), a scenic train ride awaits! Hop on a direct train to Avignon TGV station from Charles de Gaulle TGV station (the airport station) or Gare de Lyon (Paris station in the city). The journey takes approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours and offers stunning views of the French countryside. There is a rental car center at the Avignon TGV station. The drive from the train station to the venue is approximately 50 min.
Flight
Another option is flying through Marseille! Air France has multiple connections through CDG airport in Paris to Marseille. This option would eliminate the need to take a train. There are no direct flights from the US to Marseille so a connection in Paris would be needed. Additionally, British Airway, Lufthansa, and KLM have one-stop flights from the US. MRS is about 1.5 to 2 hours away from Saint-Paulet-Caisson. The only option to get to the venue from Marseille is by renting a car. Guests landing at MRS have a direct route via rental car to the area.
Train
Direct Trains to Avignon TGV - 60km / 45min from venue - Rental cars are available at Avignon TGV Station Charles de Gaulle TGV station (Paris airport) Station > Avignon TGV Station - 3hrs There are 7 direct trains per day. They book up early so reserve your seats in advance! Gare de Lyon (Paris) Station > Avignon TGV Station - 2hrs 40min There are 14 direct trains per day. They book up early so reserve your seats in advance! Direct Trains to Montélimar TGV - 45km / 35min to venue - Rental cars are available at Montélimar TGV Station but have fewer options and availability than Avignon. Gare de Lyon (Paris) Station > Montélimar TGV station: 3hrs There are only 3 direct options per day. They also book up early so reserve your seats in advance!
Rental Car
For those traveling from Marseille, you can rent a car directly from the airport. Guests arriving in Avignon via train, please note there are two train stations in Avignon. Make sure you arrive at "Avignon TGV Station" and rent your car from the same station. This station is on the edge of town and makes it easier to exit Avignon.
Travel Note
There are a wide variety of small, quaint summer home rentals and Bed and Breakfast options located within 5-15 minutes of the venue. There are a few larger upscale hotels further away. We've shared a number of options below recommended by our venue. VRBO / AirBnB: We shared one AirBnB below, however there are a number of house and apartment rentals that vary in size and quality available in the villages surrounding Saint Paulet de Caisson. Let us know if you have any questions about local accommodations!
Hotel
This is a traditional French Bed and Breakfast with 5 guests rooms inside the main house and 4 additional cottages. The cottages sleep anywhere from 2 to 4 people each. $160/ave. per night Located 7 minutes from the venue.
Hotel
Another traditional French Bed and Breakfast with 5 guests rooms. $125/ave. per night. Located 10 minutes from the venue.
House Or Rental
This domaine includes five gîtes or small guest houses on one property. Each house can be rented individually. $250-$350 /ave. per gite per night. It's possible that some of these gite rentals for Gites au Monteil are also listed on AirBnB if you'd like rent via Airbnb. Located 9 minutes from the venue. Gîte Placidie - sleeps 4 Gîte La Triniane - sleeps 4 Gîte Justamone - sleeps 6 Gîte Valladicat - sleeps 9 Gîte Gane Audigier - sleeps 9
House Or Rental
AirBnB house rental with four bedrooms. Sleeps 7. $250/ave. per night. Located 9 minutes from the venue.
Travel Note
If you are looking for a high end boutique hotel or chateau with all the amenities, there are a few futher away listed below. $280-450/ave. per night. Located between 25-55min from the venue. Château de Massilian- 22 km - www.chateaudemassillan.fr Château de rochegude - 25 km - www.chateauderochegude.com Château de Montcaud - 20 km - www.chateaudemontcaud.com La Maison d’Uzès - 45 km - www.lamaisonduzes.fr Le Prieuré Baumanière - 50 km - www.leprieure.com