Travel Note
Starting in mid-2025, U.S. citizens will need to obtain authorization to enter into the Schengen Area to visit 30 European countries (France is included in this list). EES is an automated system that will register our entry & exit data as we cross into a border of a country in the Schengen Area. There is not a separate or early application for the EES, but they will be collecting biometric data on landing. ETIAS is a travel authorization, not a visa, that's required to be obtained before trip departure for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). How it works: -The EES (Entry/Exit System) will be launched first, then the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) will be launched 6 months after EES. The EES is "expected to be operational in 2025" but currently the website does not allow applications for either. -You MUST apply for ETIAS online before your trip (assuming the site allows you to apply) -The application costs €7 (about $7.47), but is free for travelers 70 and older -An approved ETIAS doesn't guarantee entry to Europe -An immigration officer at border control will make the final decision on entry
Flight
La Compagnie offers exclusively business class flights from New York (Newark Liberty International Airport) to Paris (Paris-Orly Airport) , Nice (Nice Côte d'Azur Airport), and Milan (Milan Malpensa Airport). More than just an airline, La Compagnie embodies a new vision of business travel. For those looking to splurge a little, flights from New York range from $2500-$2900 per person round trip! Kind of a great deal if you ask Sarah & Brandon...especially considering these are all lay flat seats and you get lounge access! #loungelife
Flight
Charles-de-Gaulle will be the easiest airport to fly in to from the United States. There is a train (~2-2.5) you can take direct from the airport to Laval, France to get to the Chateau, or you can rent a car and drive (~3hr).
Train
You can easily arrive in Laval via train from Charles de Gaulle airport with a short ~2-2.5h scenic train ride. We have arranged transportation pick up & drop off for our guests staying at the Chateau.
House Or Rental
Sarah & Brandon wanted to create an experience for us all to remember the time we spent in France for their Celebration of Love wedding ceremony. Château de la Carrière is the perfect venue to fully immerse ourselves in the French countryside-- slowing down, taking time in nature, and disconnecting from the everyday. All of the food & drinks, transport to & from the train station, and activities have been taken care of for you, all you need to confirm is payment of your accommodation to either Sarah or Brandon (see RSVP page for more details).
Flight
SAN is the closest airport and the easiest to get to from pretty much anywhere!