Welcome aboard! Whether you're arriving by train, plane, or hot-air balloon, we hope you’re ready to join us for a big celebration and a journey around the world in one weekend!

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📅 Itinerary

Day 1 – The Wedding Day (Saturday, Sept 6)

📍Église Notre-Dame de Toutes-Aides (1 Pl. Victor Basch, Nantes)

• 14:30 – Church Ceremony

  Our journey starts here — bring tissues and smiles.

• 15:30-16:00 – Photos in front of the Church/Head to the Château

 

📍 Château de la Bretonnière (Allée des Cèdres, 44360 Vigneux de Bretagne)

• 17:00 – Château Cocktail

  Enjoy your bubbles in the backdrop of a 15th-century chateau while looking over a beautiful Loire scenery

• 19:30 – Dinner & Dancing

  Music, feasting, and karaoke, just like how the old kings & queens did it.

• 03:00 – End of the party

  Time for beauty Sleep

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Day 2 – Farewell Brunch (Sunday, Sept 7)

• 12:00 – Return to the château for a relaxed, open-air brunch

  A chance to wind down, share embarrassing stories from last night, and enjoy one last toast before everyone heads off on their next adventure.

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🛳️ Before You Embark

Don’t forget to book your accommodations and train tickets or car rental early to ensure smooth sailing!

🚄 Paris ➡ Nantes

🛤️ By Train (recommended):

⏱️ Recommend to arrive by Friday night or Saturday morning (7:44am or 9:39am or 10:39am from Paris)

- TGV (highspeed train) from Paris Montparnasse to Gare de Nantes (~2h)

- Tickets: SNCF Connect / Trainline (Book early for better fares)

🚗 By Car:

- 3.5 to 4 hours via A11

- Free parking at the château available

- Car rental companies at Paris or Nantes: SIXT, GETAROUND

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 🕊️ Nantes ➡ Wedding Venues

From Church to Château: ~30 minutes by car.

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👗 Dress Code: Elegant Cocktail Attire

• You’re going to a castle! Dress accordingly 😉 If you want to play the game, think pastel colors or a touch of travel flair – vintage, global-inspired accessories welcome!

• Nantes weather in September is usually warm in daytime but cooler in evenings. So bring sunglasses yet also a light jacket/wrap. The venue has a coakroom to store your items.

• Brunch: relaxed, casual-chic—come as you are!

⚠️ Shoes Tip: Cocktail & brunch are on the grass — choose shoes accordingly.

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🛏️ Hotel Recommendations in Nantes

• Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites – Chic, central, where you might find the bride.

• OKKO Hotels Nantes Château – Modern, all-inclusive concept

• Hotel Voltaire Opéra – Affordable and cozy

• Hôtel de la Cité - modern and well-located

• SOZO Hotel - Ever want to have a sleepover at a chapel?

• Radisson Blu Nantes – Elegant, former courthouse

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If you’re driving, can consider these locations closer to the wedding venue:

• Brit Hotel Nantes Vigneux - L'Atlantel - 8 mins drive from the wedding venue (mentioned you're going to La Bretonnière for a wedding during booking and get 20% OFF)

• Hotel Ibis & Ibis Budget Nantes Treillières - Special rates (€65 Ibis & €49 Ibis Budget) by mentioning going to La Bretonnière for a wedding (email directly at h1833@accor.com and CC: Kristell.BELLIARD@accor.com)

• La Grimaudière (15min drive)- Cute Château with breakfast included and free parking

• Best Western Hotel Atlantys Zenith Nantes (15min drive) - Modern with free parking

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🍽️ Foodie Secrets – Restaurants We Love

• Crêperie Sainte Croix – Classic Breton galettes & cider

• Pickles – Modern French, reservation is needed.

• Dakoo – Quick, casual bite of Korean food

• La Cigale – Historic brasserie in Art Nouveau style. Perfect for a little break!

• Talensac Market (morning only)— Local flavors, cheeses, seafood — perfect for a quick bite

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🧭 Explore Nantes – Short City Escapades

Get an hour or two between travels? Here are our favorite spots in the city:

🌿 Jardin des Plantes – Botanical Garden

A 19th-century botanical haven with over 10,000 species, whimsical sculptures, and glass greenhouse

⛪ Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul

Majestic 15th-century cathedral with gothic spires and a peaceful cloister

🏰 Château des Ducs de Bretagne (Suggested visit: 1 hour)

A medieval fortress turned museum in the heart of town

🛍️ Passage Pommeraye

19th-century shopping arcade with stunning architecture

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If you have a bit more time:

🐘 Les Machines de l’île (Suggested visit: 1-2 hours)

Giant mechanical elephants, steampunk-style rides, and whimsical wonders. A Must-visit in Nantes.

🎈 Musée Jules Verne (Suggested visit: 45 min – 1 hour)

Step into the world of the famed explorer-author, right in his birthplace.

✨ Trentemoult Village (Suggested visit: 2 hours)

A quirky, colorful former fishing village across the river, now an artist's haven.

Take the Navibus boat for a scenic ride across the Loire!

🛶 Île de Versailles (Suggested visit: 45 min – 1 hour)

A serene Japanese-style garden island in the city center

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📮 Lost in translation?

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