FAQs

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What is Esparon?

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Bez-Esparon is a remote village in the Cevennes mountains in the south of France where Adrien has a family house. Restored by his maternal grandfather in the 1960s, it has been the backdrop to Adrien’s childhood summers and the shared memories of many seasons spent here. Since meeting, Grace and Adrien have continued the tradition, spending nearly every summer here. The village is on the top of a mountain overlooking the valley, surrounded by woods with many trails and hikes to explore. Esparon is officially considered a hamlet, as it consists of only a handful of stone homes and a water source at its center. We are delighted to begin the wedding celebrations in this special place, hosting the Welcome Cocktail Party at the family home in Esparon.

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What is Maison Odette?

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Maison Odette is where our reception will be held, and it’s a truly special place. Originally a silk factory, it has been beautifully converted into a house with a lovely garden, situated right in the heart of the village of Aulas. It has undergone new management in the past year and will be available for guests to stay during the wedding weekend. The venue is just a short walk from the ceremony at the Église de St Martin.

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Can I bring my children to the wedding?

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Children are welcome! Please contact us if you are interested in a nanny service.

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Where should we stay?

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There are many options on where to stay. We are hosting events in the villages of Aulas and Esparon where guests are welcome to book airbnbs. You can also stay in the Hotel Chateau de la Rode or the Hotel Chateau du Rey. If you are renting a car, feel free to book airbnbs in any surrounding village. We will be reaching out to guests individually to plan your accommodations.

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Do I need to rent a car?

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No. We will be providing a shuttle service from Montpellier Sud de France train station to the Cevennes region on Thursday July 3 at 3:00pm. The shuttle will leave at 12:00pm noon on Sunday July 6th and return to Montpellier. We will also be providing a shuttle service to and from all wedding events from the villages of Aulas, Aumessas, and Esparon. You are very welcome to rent a car if you prefer to explore the surrounding areas though! If you do end up renting a car, please let us know.

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Will there be taxis/ubers?

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Les Cevennes is a rural and remote area with no uber services. The local taxi service is TransCevenol +33 6 80 08 13 31

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels/airbnbs to the ceremony?

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Yes, we will be providing a busing services to and from all events from the villages of Aulas, Aumessas, and Esparon.

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When does the Shuttle leave from Montpellier?

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We will be providing a shuttle service from Montpellier Sud train station to the Cevennes region on Thursday July 3 at 3:00pm. The shuttle will leave at 12:00pm noon on Sunday July 6th and return to Montpellier.

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What is the dress code?

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Festive and Semi-formal, black tie not required.

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Will the wedding be outside?

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Yes, the reception will be outdoors. The temperatures in the Cevennes in early July tend to be warm and sunny during the day and cool at night so we recommend a sweater or light jacket in case you get cold. We also highly recommend guests to avoid stilettos because the reception will take place in a garden.

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What is the dress code for the other events besides the wedding reception?

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The Cevennes is a remote and rustic part of the south of France with terrains ranging from stone, moss, and grass. All wedding events will be taking place outdoors or in between outdoor and indoor spaces. We recommend guests to dress accordingly and not to wear stilettos.