FAQs - please read!

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What should we wear to the Welcome Dinner?

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It's a casual family style Italian meal! Ladies: sundresses/rompers with flats or low heels (no skinny heels on the steep cobblestone streets), bring a jacket as it will be chilly after the sun goes down. Gents: pants/khakis, button downs, optional jacket or sweater for warmth but no dinner jacket or tie needed.

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Do we need a car?

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You can organize a shuttle or take a bus from Avignon or Marseilles to Gordes. Both events will be central in Gordes village. However, we HIGHLY recommend a car so that you can explore the region/activities outside of the village during your stay. They have typical American car rental companies (Budget, Hertz, etc) at MRS airport, very easy to pick up, make sure you request automatic if you don't drive stick. It is an easy drive on country roads from the airport. Google maps does work. There is NO UBERS in the region. Taxi services are limited, only speak French and expensive.

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Pre visit vibes

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Some websites to read to get excited for your visit: https://theblondeabroad.com/tips-for-visiting-gordes-village-and-market/ https://handluggageonly.co.uk/2018/12/09/the-absolutely-beautiful-villages-of-gordes-and-roussillon-in-provence-the-south-of-france/ https://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/provence-hotel-renovation-bastide-de-gordes We also recommend watching: -No Reservations: Provence episode -A Good Year

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How do we get to the welcome dinner & wedding?

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We recommend walking. The welcome dinner restaurant is directly in the center of Gordes village, almost across the street from Bastide de Gordes and near most rentals. Please wear appropriate shoes for the steep streets if planning on walking from far. There is public parking in town near the venue. There are taxi services that can be called or booked ahead of time. There is NOT Uber in the area. The hotel can store your shoes/clothes if you need to change at the venue. Please reach out to us if you have transportation concerns so we can help with ideas.

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Weather?

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The weather this time of year typically ranges from low 50s at night to upper 70s in the day. Think chilly/jacket first thing in the morning but you may be in a bathing suit by afternoon. Plan to layer! The ceremony & cocktail hour will be outside with reception indoors. The welcome dinner will be inside/outside with heaters. Provence is also famous for Le Mistral https://theculturetrip.com/europe/france/articles/frances-crazy-wind-is-the-main-reason-behind-provences-sunny-climate/

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Taxi Service

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evenementiel@antransportprestige.com

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French COVID policies

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Please check internet for updates. Updates as of March 2022: As of February 12, fully vaccinated travelers aged 12 and over can visit France provided they provide proof of vaccination and complete a sworn statement declaring that they are not suffering from any Covid-19 symptoms and haven't been in contact with any confirmed cases in the 14 days prior to travel. The limit on audience capacity for public gatherings was lifted on February 2. Masks or face coverings will no longer be required indoors from March 14. However, they will still be mandatory on public transport. As of March 14, a vaccine pass will not be required to enter indoor venues, aside from hospitals and care homes.