The easiest way to travel to Château de la Bourdaisière is to first fly into Paris. If you are planning to spend time in Paris, Lauren has included a short Paris guide here.
Bus from Paris to the Château de la Bourdaisière
If you have RSVP’d to take the bus from Paris to Loire on Thursday the 21st, please be at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome at 10:00am on Thursday morning. The bus cannot idle long on the narrow Paris streets and will leave promptly at 10:30am. Please do not be late to allow time to tag and load baggage, and get seated on the bus. Lunch will be provided. If you are staying in the Chateau, the $50 bus cost will be added to the room charge at the end of the weekend. A Due to varying travel schedules, guests would be responsible for their own departure plans. Other travel options are listed below.
Car
If you would like to rent a car, the drive from Paris to Loire is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. There is parking at the wedding Chateau and the recommended hotels. The best way to explore the many charming towns around the Loire Valley is by car. If you plan to spend time in Paris first, please note that parking in the city can be tricky!
Train
The fastest way to Loire is via train, which takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. There are two options from Paris: (1) train from the Paris-Austerlitz station or Paris-Montparnasse station to St Pierre Des Corps, then take a taxi to the chateau, or (2) train directly from the Paris airport (Charles de Gaulle) to St Pierre Des Corps, then take a taxi to the chateau.
Château de la Bourdaisière is located at 25 Rue de la Bourdaisière, 37270 Montlouis-sur-Loire, France.
There are many charming towns nearby, the largest of which is Tours.
Taxis in Loire
Below is a list of taxis to use to get around Loire! If you are leaving to the train station from the Chateau on Sunday, please try to coordinate rides to the train station with others.
Taxi Tours (central line in Tours): Tél : +33 (0)2 47 20 30 40.
Taxi Rochecorbon: +33 (0)6 47 04 50 03
Daniel Pinto: +33 (0)6 78 41 35 89
Accommodations in Loire
Hotel le Clos d’Amboise
Hotel le Clos d’Amboise is a converted 17th century mansion, surrounded by gardens, and located in Amboise— approximately 20 minutes from the wedding Chateau.
Château d’Artigny
Located in the heart of Loire, approximately 30 minutes from the wedding Chateau, Château d’Artigny is an 18th century style French castle.
Art Hotel
Located in Tours, along the Loire River, near the famous wine cellars of Vouvray. Art Hotel is approximately 15 minutes from the wedding Chateau.
Rentals
There are many charming properties on Airbnb or VRBO.
Loire Valley Lodges
Do you prefer boho-vibes to a historic chateau? Loire Valley Lodges offer modern treehouses on a 750 acre forest property and is approximately 20 minutes from the wedding Chateau.
