Flight
We recommend flying to Paris, Lyon, or Marseille, then taking one of France's high speed rail options direct to Avignon. The two options: TGV INOUI (multiple class operator), and OUIGO (low cost operator), travel at the same speeds. If you fly into Paris, there are TGV routes directly from Terminal 2 at Charles de Galle (CDG) Airport and from the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris' city center. These trains will take just under three hours from Paris to Avignon. If you fly into Lyon, the same two high speed trains can take you from the Lyon airport train station to Avignon in under an hour. You can also transfer to Lyon's train station in the city center where there are more trains daily. If you fly into Marseille, you will need to take a bus or a ride share to the Marseille airport train station. From there, the train to Avignon will be around one hour. The lowest costs for airfare are typically found around 4-6 months out but please make sure your ideal flight is still available.
Train
High speed trains from Paris, Lyon, or Marseille to Avignon are recommended on both the low cost train (OUIGO) and Amtrak comparable multiple class train (INOUI). Train tickets from Paris CDG can be as low as 16€ through OUIGO or 58€ through INOUI; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive if purchased same day. Our recommendation is to book a few months in advance if possible. Bookings usually open 3 months in advance.
Rental Car
Unless you would like to rent a car for your own adventures, a rental car is not needed to get around in Avignon. Please weigh the costs and travel times of trains or a rental car to see which option works best for you. Domaine de Blanche Fleur is about 20 minutes from Avignon's city center and we will be running a shuttle for the wedding night. For those interested in renting a car, rentals are available at most airports or train stations. For those wanting to rent a car from the main Avignon TGV station, this location offers the following car rental services: Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, and Hertz. Auto Europe and most travel search engines like Booking.com can show you options for rental cars in France. Remember to bring your driver's license, passport, and a credit card in your name when picking up your rental. You may need to purchase third-party liability insurance (this is often included in your rental contract). If your trip to France is shorter than 90 days, driving and renting a car in France with a US driver’s license is possible if it is accompanied by a notarized translation in French. It’s generally recommended to get an International Driving Permit, which provides a translation of your license. These are available from the AAA in person or through the mail and cost $20. Lastly, we recommend booking early for the best deals!
Travel Note
Domaine de Blanche Fleur is located about a 20 minutes drive from the center of Avignon, and directly next to the towns of Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne and Saint-Saturnin-lès-Avignon. All of these locations offer several lodging options, from hotels (often referred to as bastides in France) to holiday rentals. On the night of the wedding, we will be offering a shuttle service between Avignon and the venue. Unfortunately, we cannot offer shuttle service between everyone's lodging and the venue. We do recommend keeping this in mind when booking lodging, however Uber and taxis are always an option if you choose lodging outside of the city of Avignon. Below, we have included some lodging options, their average distance from the venue, and average pricing. The following hotels we have listed are just some of the many options available in the area for lodging, both near our venue and in Avignon. We do not recommend one over the other, but just want to help you get started with your search! For non-hotel options, we recommend searching Booking.com, VRBO and AirBnB. As a reminder, our venue is located at the following address: Domaine de Blanche Fleur, 401 Chem. du Moulin Neuf, 84470 Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne, France. If you have any questions about lodging, don't hesitate to ask us!
Hotel
Bed and Breakfast located along the Sorgue River, close to the town of L'Isle sur la Sorgue. This lodging is a 31 minute drive from the main TGV station in Avignon, and a 7 minute drive from Domaine de Blanche Fleur. The average cost per night is ~200 euros. This lodging is available to book on Booking.com.
Hotel
Bed and Breakfast in Le Thor, France, a 29 minute drive from the main TGV station in Avignon, and a 7 minute drive from Domaine de Blanche Fleur. The average cost per night is ~150 euros. This lodging is available to book on Booking.com.
Hotel
4-star hotel located in the city of Avignon, a 10 minute drive from the main TGV station, and a 24 minute drive from Domaine de Blanche Fleur. The average cost per night is ~130 euros. This lodging is available to book on Booking.com.
Hotel
3-star hotel located in the center of Avignon, an 11 minute drive from the main TGV station, and a 24 minute drive from Domaine de Blanche Fleur. The average cost per night is ~100 euros. This lodging is available on Booking.com.