FAQs
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Bellon is a small village in southwest France.
By air: The closest airport is Bordeaux (BOD) — about 1 hour 10 minutes by car.
By train: The nearest station is Chalais, 10 minutes from Bellon.
How to get to Chalais:
From Bordeaux, take a direct or connecting train (often via Angoulême). Trains run daily. Tickets available at oui.sncf or Trainline. We’ll coordinate pickups from Chalais closer to the date.
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Yes — we highly recommend it, especially for exploring the area or getting to activities.
You can park directly at the wedding venue, Domaine Jasmin, which has plenty of parking.
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Yes — each house at Domaine Jasmin has a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine for your use.
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Absolutely — the venue has high-speed fiber optic internet, ideal for home office or quick check-ins.
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Please include any allergies or dietary needs in your RSVP form, so we can plan accordingly.
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Yes — Chalais has a supermarket, bakery, pharmacy, and cafés. For larger stores, head to Barbezieux or Angoulême. Do essential shopping early in the week.
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Each day has its own style — check the schedule for dress codes. Expect warm weather and outdoor settings.
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Swimsuit, comfortable shoes, light clothes, something Italian for Friday, and a jacket for the evenings. Sunscreen and bug spray too.
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Typically warm (25–30°C) with cooler evenings. Most events will be outdoors.
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The exact time will be confirmed closer to the date — expect it in the afternoon.
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Only if previously confirmed with us — space is very limited.
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Yes — from villages and vineyards to rivers and markets. Suggestions here: Things to Do. Each guest is responsible for their own transport.
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Smoking is allowed outdoors, away from food and children. Not allowed inside houses or wedding venue.
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We kindly ask that no pets be brought unless arranged with us in advance.
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Yes — pharmacies in Chalais, and hospitals in Barbezieux and Angoulême in case of emergency.
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Good question. We don’t actually know.