Travel Note
We made a google doc for you guys to work out your travel plans. Please make sure you ALWAYS write your name next to what you add so it doesn't get too confusing! Ryan and I are flying to Paris and then renting a car/van straight to the castle (which is about a 4 hour drive.) You can also fly to Nantes (the largest city closest to the chateau) and then either do public transport or rent a car to La Flocelliere which is about an hour. There is also an option to take the bus or train from Paris as well. We have outlined the options below for your convenience.
Flight
LAX to Paris Charles de Gaulle. This is the site we booked through. Ryan and I are flying to Paris a couple days early to explore Paris before heading to the Castle. Feel free to come early and explore with us! You can also fly to Nantes which is only 45 minutes away from the Chateau. You could rent a car or take a bus/train then get a taxi or Uber drop you off at Chateau.
House Or Rental
We have rented out the entire main building of the Chateau for your convenience. There are two kitchens, a pool, garden, and small village near by with a market, pharmacy, and restaurants. The town is four hours from Paris by train or car, one hour from Nantes, and two and a half hours from Bordeaux.
Train
Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2--> Angers St Laud Angers St Laud --> Cholet Cholet --> La Flocelliere Europe's public transport is very efficient and easy to use. If you choose to use the train, you will need to hop on two different lines then catch a taxi or Uber for the last 30 minutes to get to the Chateau. (Or use this taxi service…but book in advance Geay Bocage: +33.2.51.65.80.16)
Rental Car
It would be great if a everyone could get together and car pull to the Chateau which would be easiest for everyone. But, just a heads up, Europe has a lot of toll roads which can add up (also use cash with the toll roads just to be safe.)
Shuttle
August 31, 2021 3:00 pm - 10:00 am
This is the taxi service the Château has provided us that can pick you up from the train station in Cholet: Geay Bocage: +33.2.51.65.80.16 We were told to book in advance if you use this service!