FAQ

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Where will the wedding events take place?
All wedding events will take place at Domaine de Verchant, a wine estate just outside Montpellier that includes a winery, hotel, restaurants and gardens.
• Welcome drinks on Friday will be held at La Plage restaurant, located within the Domaine.
• The wedding ceremony and reception on Saturday will take place at Domaine de Verchant.
• The brunch on Sunday, will also be hosted at La Plage restaurant.
Address: 1 Boulevard Philippe Lamour, 34170 Castelnau-le-Lez
For guests arriving by car, parking is available on site.


How to get to the venue?
Address: 1 Boulevard Philippe Lamour, 34170 Castelnau-le-Lez
Montpellier airport is 12 minutes away, with flights to 27 destinations
Daily flights to: Paris Orly Paris Charles De Gaulle
Direct flights to: Ajaccio, Bordeaux, Brest, Lyon, Nantes, Paris, Strasbourg, Amsterdam, Bâle-Mulhouse, Charleroi, Copenhague, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Francfort Hahn, Leeds Bradford, Londres Gatwick, London Luton, Rome, Rotterdam, Algiers, Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Nador, Oran, Tanger.
Train station: Tgv Montpellier Saint Roch is 14 minutes away from the Domaine de Verchant.
5 minutes from ‘‘Montpellier Millénaire’’ exit on the A9 motorway


What is the dress code?
Welcome drinks, 26 June: dressy casual
Wedding day, 27 June: cocktail / semi-formal. For ladies, dresses of any length are acceptable, with longer styles particularly welcome. For gentlemen summer attire is warmly encouraged with suits in both classic and lighter shades being perfectly suitable for the season. Linen or lightweight fabrics are welcome.
Brunch, 28 June: we will have a brunch next to a swimming pool. The dress code for brunch is casual. Sunbeds will be available next to the brunch area and those who wish to enjoy time by the pool and take a swim are very welcome to bring swimwear. Kindly note, however, that to access the brunch area guests wearing swimsuits are kindly asked to wear a cover-up or casual clothing.


Are kids welcome at the wedding?
We would love to accommodate all the little ones, however the wedding events are not catered for children. Please note that venue includes open bodies of water, open lit candles and high volume music will be used throughout the event.


What’s the weather like at this time of year?
French summer is on. Expect temperatures close to 30 degrees during the day. Please bring your sunscreen. Sunset is expected around 21:30. The ceremony and cocktail hour will be outside in the late afternoon. In case of an unpredicted weather conditions (rain / heatwave) these events will be moved inside. Venue where the dinner will take place is fully air-conditioned.


What is the transportation arrangement on the wedding day?
Domaine de Verchant is 12 minutes away by car from Montpellier airport and 14 minutes away from Montpellier train station. We will provide transportation on the wedding day, 27 June, from 00:30 onwards.



Accommodation
If you would like to stay at Domaine de Verchant (website), use the promo code MARIAGE270626 for 15% off. Just 300 metres away, you will also find La Maison Verchant (Verchant House), a nearby hotel that provides an alternative within walking distance. You can explore more details using the link.

Alternatively, many hotels and B&Bs can be found close to the wedding venue.