Accommodations
Transportation

UPDATE:  SNCF  transportation workers are striking periodically during the month of June. Please check train schedules to confirm trains will be running on your desired date of train travel throughout France.   Thanks and sorry for this inconvenience!!
FLIGHTS

Guests can fly into one of two airports in Paris - Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Paris Orly (ORY). From Paris, guests can take a train to Limoges or Bordeaux, and rent a car at either of these train stations. Note that OuiGo trains to Bordeaux leave directly from CDG, so guests taking the train from CDG to Bordeaux  would not have to leave the airport (more info on OuiGo trains below).

Guests can also fly into Limoges (LIG), a one hour drive from Chateau la Durantie, located at 87100 Limoges, or Bordeaux (BOD), a two hour drive rom Chateau la Durantie, located at 33700 Merignac.​
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TRAINS

There are several trains daily from Paris to Limoges (3 hours), Bordeaux (2-2.5 hours) and local trains that connect Limoges with Saint Yrieix (15 Minutes from the chateau).

TRAINS FROM PARIS TO LIMOGES
Trains from Paris to Limoges leave from Paris Austerlitz (85, quai d'Austerlitz 75013 Paris) and Paris Montparnasse (17, Boulevard de Vaugiraud 75741 Paris cedex 15). Train times and information are here . The travel time between Paris and Limoges is 3 hours. The first train leaving Paris is at 6:04 am, and the last at 9:57 pm. There are 16 trains daily between Paris and Limoges, leaving every 38 minutes.

TRAINS FROM PARIS TO BORDEAUX
Trains from Paris to Bordeau leave from Paris Austerlitz (85, quai d'Austerlitz 75013 Paris) and Paris Montparnasse (17, Boulevard de Vaugiraud 75741 Paris cedex 15). Train times and information are here . 

OuiGo is a similar, less expensive train leaving from CDG AIRPORT (Paris) to Bordeaux St Jean (the main train station in Bordeaux), so guests flying into CDG would not have to leave the airport to catch this train. OuiGo costs 10 euros per person and train times and information are here. Note there are usually only a few trains from Paris to Bordeaux each day so plan accordingly! Also, the OuiGo website is in French, but your browswer can translate into English.

The travel time between Paris and Bordeaux is 2 hours. Depending on which station you leave from, the first train leaving Paris is at 6:10 am, the last at 10:12 pm. There are 24 trains a day between Paris and Bordeaux, leaving every 44 minutes.

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HIRING A CAR
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Argus Car Rental is a great website that offers a variety of car rentals from different companies at the best price.
Avis, Hertz, Europcar and National have offices at the following arrival points:
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Paris - 4 hours
Limoges - 50 minutes
Bordeaux - 2 hours 15 minutes
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*If you are picking up a car from Limoges airport please ensure that the car hire offices are open at the time your flight lands, as this is a small airport. When dropping off the car a key box is left when the offices are closed. Please see the opening hours here.
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TAXIS
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Taxi Jumilhacois - Tel: 05 53 52 56 94
Address: Place Dit La Jarousse - 24630 Jumilhac-le-Grand

Taxi Jullien - Tel: 05 55 08 12 63
Address: 29 Rue Coudamy - 87500 Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche​
MAISON MARCAL
Maison Marcal is an amazing 16th century property in the medieval town of Saint Yrieix la Perche, located 15 minutes from the Chateau. Contact hosts Sandro and Domingo by telephone at: 33 58719 8153, by email at: info@maisonmarcal.com, or visit the website at: http://www.maisonmarcal.com/MM/Home.html.

Shuttle transportation to and from the wedding will be provided from Maison Marcal. Please contact Sandro/Domingo as far in advance as possible if you anticipate needing any other taxi reservations. 
DOMAINE  D'ESSENDIÉRAS
Gorgeous accommodation with two chateaus on-site, offering a variety of suites, rooms and private cottages on a beautiful French countryside property with an amazing pool, orchards, a restuaruant and a golf course. This is a 5 minute drive from the Chateau. To book, email: info@essendieras.fr, or visit the webiste: http://www.essendieras.fr/. ​​

Shuttle transportation to and from the wedding will be provided from Domaine d'Essendieras. 
 

OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS  NEAREST THE CHATEAU

ARC EN CIEL, LA PORTE

CHATEAU PLAISANCE

NEIGHBORS' COTTAGES 

Gîtes that each accommodate 4-5 guests, located in an acre and half of garden with views across the valley. Each gîte is like a classic French cottage, equipped with a kitchen, washing machine, dining area, living room, barbeque and outdoor seating area (Prices from ~30 Euros/night). For reservations, call 0033 553 551392, email larnersd74@hotmail.com, or visit the  website: http://www.arc-en-ciel.co.uk .
A beautiful private château with 7 bedrooms, gardens and a private swimming pool available to rent as a whole and within walking distance from Chateau La Durantie. If you are interested in renting this private, neighboring chateau, please let us know.
There are two cottages within walking distance from the Chateau - one large cottage with 3 double bedrooms and a kitchen  (~120 euros), and a small cottage with 2 double bedrooms and a kitchen (~100 euros). For availability and reservations, email dannysarah2015@hotmail.com .

SHEILA & ANDREW BED AND BREAKFAST 

NEIGHBORS' ROOMS

AUBERGE DE LANOUAILLE 

For those who prefer to be right next to the Chateau, within a one minute walk, a local neighbor rents rooms with shared bathrooms for ~20 Euros per person. To reserve a room, email pouquetfabien@yahoo.fr .  
Bed and breakfast within a short walking distance from the Chateau. For availability and reservations, call 0033 553524416, or email sheilandrew.taylor@orange.fr .
Small, inexpensive local hotel within walking distance from the Chateau. For availability and reservations, call 0553 523219 or visit the website: http://www.aubergedelanouaille.com .

FERME DU MALOUBIER BED AND BREAKFAST

Bed and breakfast within a short distance from the Chateau. For availability and reservations, call 0033 5 53 52 30 96 / 0033 6 82 44 20 91.

OTHER RECOMMENDED HOTELS, BED & BREAKFASTS AND GITES

DOMAINE D'ESSENDIERAS

MAISON MARCAL

GITE PERIGORD

(5 minute drive). Unreal chateau-esque main accommodation offering suites, rooms, cottages for up to 12 people, chalets and glamping on a 360 hectare property of beautiful French countryside with two castles (16th and 19th centuries) and a 9-hole golf course. This property was the former homes of French author André Maurois and businessman Sylvain Floirat.  To book a room in the main house, or a 4-8 person gite (~155 Euros/night) call 0033(0)553553434, email: info@essendieras.fr, or visit the webiste: http://www.essendieras.fr/ . 

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(20 minute drive). Stunning historic 16th century stately home in a medieval town, located on a medieval square with a fountain. Formerly the home of the French king's representative, or vigier, Maison Marcal is a gorgeous and rare remaining example of 16th century architecture in the town of Saint Yrieix that is well intact, and built on the site of a 12th century medieval castle. Henri of Navarre, the future King Henri IV, slept in one of the rooms on the first floor before the night of the battle of La Roche L'Abeille, on June 25, 1569. Options to book the entire home are available. For reservations, call 33 58719 8153, email info@maisonmarcal.com , or visit the website:  http://www.maisonmarcal.com/MM/Home.html . 
(8 min drive). Between the towns of Lanouaille and Excideuil, this gorgeous former 17th Century restored farmhouse has an outdoor pool, hot tub, game, movie and fitness rooms. Accommodates up to 16 guests. For reservations, visit the website:  http://www.gite-perigord.net .

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LES TROUBADOURS BED AND BREAKFAST

(10 minute drive). Classic historic stone French hotel with beautiful French gardens. Also located in Excideuil. For reservations, call 0033 615617250, or visit the website: http://www.chambresdhotesexcideuil.info .

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BED AND BREAKFAST LA CACHETTE

(5 minute drive). Double en-suite with breakfast (~50 Euros/night). For reservations, email:  sweetrasjas@yahoo.co.uk; or visit the website:  http://www.lacachettedordogne.co.uk . 

CHEZ BARON

MOULIN DE LA JAROUSSE

(10 minute drive). Several gites available to rent (rooms from ~46 Euros & collages from ~120 Euros/night). To reserve, call 0033 553 523791  or visit the website: http://www.location-en-dordogne.com/gites.html . 

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(10 minute drive). Beautiful renovated historic stone cottage in a gorgeous area, providing a fully stocked kitchen and its own outdoor pool. Accommodates six (6) guests. For reservations, contact Kate Johnson at tel: 0686 721084 or visit https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g425001-d2112108-r178112715 . 

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CHAMBRES D'HOTES BED AND BREAKFAST

(10 minute drive). Classic French country bed and breakfast within a short walking distance from the Chateau with an outdoor pool that accommodates eight (8) guests and has two rooms. Offers parking and garage space if required, and provides/arranges transportation to the Chateau, which is a 10 minute car ride away (~45 Euros/night). For reservations, call 0033 0553 522889 or email enquiries@gallagherfr.com , or visit the website:  http://www.gallagherfr.com . 

HOTEL AU MOULIN DE LA GORCE, LA ROCHE L'ABEILLE

(20 to 25 minute drive). Relais & Chateaux Hotel with 1 Michelin star restaurant and excellent bistro (~140 Euros/night). For reservations, call 0033 555 007066, or visit the website: http://www.moulindelagorce.com , or http://www.relaischateaux.com .

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HOME SWEET HOME BED AND BREAKFAST

(10 minute drive). Simple country bed and breakfast with rooms that have private entrances on the first floor, sharing a garden area (~45 Euros/night). Located in the adorable town of Excideuil, which has local markets with vendors of all kinds, most notably selling foie gras, truffles and endless varieties of cheeses, cycling, fishing, bird watching and/or canoeing. For reservations, 05 53 52 35 16, or visit the website:  http://www.dordognebedandbreakfast.co.uk .