FAQs

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Should I stay in Rennes or Combourg for the wedding?

Answer

The wedding venue is in a rural old village 30 minutes north of Rennes. If you plan to do sight-seeing around Brittany, this village is a good starting point to see things like Mont St Michel, Dinan, Saint-Malo, etc. You can rent a car from Rennes and the parking here is easier. BUT....If you are looking for a European city experience, we recommend staying in Old Town Rennes. We LOVE it! This is the city that JP's father grew up in and many of his family still live here. You can walk to restaurants, shopping and sights. We are planning to organize transportation to the venue.

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Should I buy tickets in advance for the high speed train?

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Yes, we highly recommend purchasing your tickets ahead of time.

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How much cash should I arrive in France with?

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Most places will take your credit cards but we suggest arriving with 200€

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Should I buy first class tickets on the high speed train?

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First class allows you to have your luggage right next to you (in lieu of larger, common area storage near the doors) and when purchased far enough in advance it is relatively inexpensive! Either way, the trains in France are impressive relative to the American variety and typically a great experience.

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Will there be taxis available for the hotels in Paris and Rennes?

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Yes, there is also Uber. Often hotels have shuttles.

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Can I take a train from Rennes to Combourg?

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Yes! There is a train from Rennes to Combourg. https://www.thetrainline.com/ for roughly $30 roundtrip.

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Should I get a rental car?

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If you would like to do sight-seeing or drive from Rennes to Combourg where the wedding venue is you can rent a car on https://www.europcar.com/ There is also a train from Rennes to Combourg. https://www.thetrainline.com/ for roughly $30 roundtrip.

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Will people speak English?

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Larger cities and airports you will find lots of English speaking people. The smaller cities it is less frequent, but we recommend Google Translate on your phone!