Travel & Accomodation
Flight
Fly from Dublin (DUB) or Cork (ORK) → Paris Charles-de-Gaulle (CDG)
The easiest and most direct way is to fly to Paris Charles-de-Gaulle (CDG). Airlines on this route: Aer Lingus, Air France, Ryanair (usually to Paris Beauvais; CDG/Orly are better for onward trains). Duration: 1h 45m – 2h Recommended: Fly to CDG, because it has direct TGV (high-speed train) connections.
Train
From Paris CDG → Dijon (Bourgogne)
Direct TGV from CDG to Dijon Frequency: a few trains per day Duration: 1h 40m – 2h This is the fastest and easiest route.
Travel Note
From Dijon → Aisey-sur-Seine
Option A: Direct Bus (Cheapest) Take the Mobigo / Côte-d’Or regional bus toward Aisey-sur-Seine. Run from Dijon → Aisey-sur-Seine. Duration: ~1h 15m Cost: very cheap (usually €1–€2) Drops you near Aisey-sur-Seine village Option B: Train to Montbard + Taxi Dijon → Montbard by regional train 30–40 min Taxi from Montbard → Aisey-sur-Seine 25–30 min (arrange a taxi to your final dest) Option C: Taxi (easiest) Taxi from Dijon station → Aisey-sur-Seine Distance: ~67 km Time: ~1 hour Expect about €100–€150 depending on time.
Travel Note
From Aisey-sur-Seine → Domaine de Bon Espoir
Address: Domaine de Bon Espoir, Route d’Aisey, 21400 Aisey-sur-Seine It is just outside the village center. You may need: A short walk (depending where you’re dropped) Or a local taxi
Flight
Alternative Option: Dublin (DUB) > Lyon (LYS)
At Lyon Airport (LYS) → Take the Rhônexpress From the terminal, follow signs for Rhônexpress (the airport tram). Take it to Lyon Part-Dieu train station. Duration: ~30 minutes Lyon Part-Dieu → Dijon Ville (train) At Lyon Part-Dieu, take a direct TER regional train to Dijon Ville. Trains run frequently. Travel time: ~2 hours This is a direct train with no connections. Dijon → Aisey-sur-Seine (Same 3 ways as mentioned above)
Travel Note
Aisey-sur-Seine
Aisey-sur-Seine (the venue location) is a very small village with limited options for larger accommodations. However, within a 10 km radius, there are many possibilities, including guest houses or rental homes. You can find these on platforms such as Booking.com or Airbnb. Here are a few examples, but many more within 10km from Aisey sur seine, can be found online :
House Or Rental
La Nouvelle Arche
A group‑style gîte / large house (5 bedrooms, for families or groups). in Aisey-sur-seine.
House Or Rental
Domaine de la Chouette
Holiday rental / gîte (2 bedrooms, up to 5 persons), in Aisey‑sur‑Seine
House Or Rental
Gîte 3 - Gîte de Groupe
Larger group accommodation (4 bedrooms, accepts groups) in Aisey‑sur‑Seine
House Or Rental
Auberge des Capucins
Guest‑house / chambre d’hôtes near Aisey‑sur‑Seine (good for 1–2 persons or couples).
Travel Note
Châtillon‑sur‑Seine
The nearby town of Châtillon‑sur‑Seine (15km from Aisey‑sur‑Seine) has basic hotel style acccomodations. The drive (or taxi) between Aisey‑sur‑Seine and Châtillon‑sur‑Seine takes only 15 mins. There is also a bus connection (line 124) between Aisey‑sur‑Seine ↔ Châtillon‑sur‑Seine, so staying in Châtillon — even without a car — remains quite feasible So if you don’t find accommodation near Aisey‑sur‑Seine, Châtillon‑sur‑Seine is a realistic and convenient fallback. Here are a few examples of accomodation:
Hotel
Hotel Le Saint Vorles
centrally located in Châtillon‑sur‑Seine “city centre”
Hotel
Sylvia Hotel
also in Châtillon‑sur‑Seine, a bit outside the centre but still close
Hotel
B&B Le Jardin de Carco
a B&B‑type lodging in Châtillon‑sur‑Seine
Travel Note
Semur‑en‑Auxois (Côte‑d’Or, Burgundy)
Finally, last suggestion if you are looking to stay in a more “attractive, active and touristy” location with a slightly higher standard of accommodation. Distance from Semur‑en‑Auxois → Aisey‑sur‑Seine is approx. 35km. Route: Mostly local roads, very easy drive Accessibility: With a car, this is very manageable. Without a car: public transport options are limited; you’d need to combine regional bus / train + taxi, which is less convenient than driving. Taxis could be arranged, but need to be booked in advance, the estimated price per way at day time is about 70e. Here are a few examples of accomodation:
Hotel
Hostellerie d’Aussois
3-star, comfortable hotel in Semur‑en‑Auxois, suitable for couples or families with a lovely outdoor swiming pool
Hotel
Hôtel des Cymaises
Located in the centre of Semur‑en‑Auxois, modest/budget-friendly, decent reviews.
Hotel
Hôtel du Commerce
Located in the centre of Semur‑en‑Auxois, historic building, basic hotel.
Hotel
Hôtel de la Côte d’Or
Located in the centre of Semur‑en‑Auxois, mid-range, well-rated, convenient.