Travel & Stay
Direct to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport
The easiest way is from London Stanstead direct to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport
Its relatively cheap and a small airport.
We will Have a Mini Van and will be able to do airport pickups for anyone on Thursday and Friday
The airport is only 15 minutes by car to the wedding venue
There is Car hire at the airport if you wish to book your own car for the weekend, there is parking at the venue.
Alternatives
Alternatively you can fly into the larger airport in Bordeaux. Which offers more flights from places such as Birmingham and Bristol as well as London.
Bordeaux-Mérignac International Airport
Which is about 1 hour and half away from the Venue.
However you will need to arrange travel from this airport to the venue
(Hire car)
Travel by Plane
Travel by Car
You can take either the Channel tunnel/Ferry to Calais
There are also Ferry routes from Plymouth or Portsmouth into France and from there you can drive to the Venue.
From Calais and most of the other ferry ports on the French side its a 6-8 hours drive so if you not one for long drives I would suggest a stop halfway on your journey through Southern France
Travel by Train
You can get the Eurostar to Paris from London Paddington
from her you can get either:
TGV Paris-Bordeaux
or
TGV Paris-Libourne
The TGV service from Paris to Bordeaux offers a fast and direct journey, with the quickest trips taking approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes to 2 hours and 8 minutes
Time from Bordeaux train station to the Venue: 1 hour 25 minutes
Traveling from Paris to Libourne by TGV is a convenient and efficient option, with the fastest journeys taking as little as 2 hours and 40 minutesTime from Libourne train station to the Venue: 1 hour 5 minutes
Arriving Early?
If you arrive early these are some of the Hotels/BnBs nearby we have been recommend that are within 5 mins drive:
lalibertie.com/fr/
https://lacbeausoleil.fr/
https://www.lechirol.fr/
https://www.les-rocailles.fr/
http://www.leclosdargenson.com/
https://www.bellevue-cottage.com/
https://www.lamandrelie.com/
https://www.perigord-chambres-hotes.com/
https://douvillacontact.wixsite.com/
There is also cheap hotels in town which are 15 mins away (Bergerac) also Google offers lots of options
Maps
The address:
635 Rte de la Fauconnie, 24140 Campsegret, France
Whats around the area
The charming town of Bergerac is known for its beauty, its gentle way of life and its gastronomy, but above all for a certain character with a big nose who has, in fact, never set foot there. Let's go and discover this city of character and this famous character.
Distance from the wedding venue by car:
15-20 minutes
Bergerac Old Town Center
Bergerac Shops and Supermarkets
The New Town, with its pedestrian-friendly streets, has French high-street stores like Mango and Promod for clothing or accessories, alongside pharmacies and small shops for toiletries and essentials. For larger grocery needs, out-of-town hypermarkets like E.Leclerc on Route de Bordeaux or Intermarché SUPER on Avenue Paul Doumer provide everything from food to household items, with added conveniences like drive-through services. Budget-friendly supermarkets such as Lidl on Avenue Pasteur or Carrefour Market on Boulevard Auguste Comté are great for quick stops, offering snacks, drinks, and travel essentials. Specialty shops like Cave Larègnère for wine or Rody Chocolaterie for gifts are also scattered around, ensuring you can easily find what you need while enjoying Bergerac’s vibrant atmosphere.
Distance from the wedding venue by car:
15 minutes
Saint-Émilion
Saint-Émilion is a historic, picturesque medieval town and wine appellation in the Bordeaux region, known for its prestigious red wines, particularly Merlot-based blends, and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscape
. The region's fame stems from its ancient winemaking history, unique limestone and clay soils, and a strict classification system that ranks top wineries, ensuring high-quality wine production focused on complex, age-worthy wines with flavors of plums, cherries, and oak.
Distance from the wedding venue by car:
1hr 10 minutes