our first guest/host arrived savly to europe
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Time is approaching
We are now less than two months away from the wedding day.
Most of you have already made your travel and accomodation plans.
Please let us know your date and time of arrival, as well as where you will be lodging!
We are so excited to see you all soon!
Sharon & Pascal
Most of you have already made your travel and accomodation plans.
Please let us know your date and time of arrival, as well as where you will be lodging!
We are so excited to see you all soon!
Sharon & Pascal
Friday, March 13, 2009
Accomodations: Update
Here are some updates and changes concerning the Bed & Breakfasts for this summer.
There is one more double room at Les Montades.
Bois des Esse in unavailable.
There are some rooms still up for rent at Mas Le Canton.
There is one more double room at Les Montades.
Bois des Esse in unavailable.
There are some rooms still up for rent at Mas Le Canton.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Welcome to our blog!
We hope that you find all the information
you need here to organize your trip.
Updates are being made regularly.
Please look at the list of subjects (to the right of this post)
to find the posts related to Accomodation, Travel, Activites, etc.
Please leave comments and let us know if there is anything
you are having a difficult time finding.
We are both looking forward to see you all soon!
Much love,
Sharon and Pascal
you need here to organize your trip.
Updates are being made regularly.
Please look at the list of subjects (to the right of this post)
to find the posts related to Accomodation, Travel, Activites, etc.
Please leave comments and let us know if there is anything
you are having a difficult time finding.
We are both looking forward to see you all soon!
Much love,
Sharon and Pascal
Monday, January 26, 2009
travel updates (wedding sites)
A useful map to locate all the wedding accommodations and locate them.
View Larger Map
Thanks to the centre we are able to share this nice drawing from the château
View Larger Map
Thanks to the centre we are able to share this nice drawing from the château
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
TRAVEL
Are you booking your travel arrangements now?
Here is some useful information:
Malérargues is part of the Thoiras domain, in the Languedoc-Roussinol Region, in the Departement of Gard in the South of France. The nearest large towns that have restaurants, markets, stores, post-offices, tourist information and other public services are La Salle (5 km), Anduze (12 km) and St. Jean-du-Gard.It is next to the very small towns of Thoiras and Claviac. Public transportation is available but not very easy to understand, so you may want to consider renting or bringing your own car. Please call or email us to let us know when you will be arriving.
Car (Zurich-Maléragues)
Airplane - the closest airports are Nîmes and Montpelier, but if you are coming from very far away you may want to fly into Paris spend some time there and take a fast train to Nîmes for the wedding festivities, it will only take 3 hours on the train to Nîmes.
Train - The closest train stations are Nîmes (60km/1hour) and Ales (30km/30minutes).
Train fairs and passes - raileurope
Very cheap fairs on the idTGV from Paris - Buy the tickets on line and print them at home!
Train from Swizterland sbb.ch
Rental Car - It is always cheaper to book a rental car from overseas, you can also book online with web car hire you should be able to pick up the car from Nimes or Montpelier airports and/or train stations.
For people who are not going to rent a car there are other options:
Bus from Train - There is a bus from Nimes (Car Fort) whish you take going in the direction of St. Jean du Gard. You get off at the stop at the old train station of Thoiras.
Pick up from Bus stop - If you haven't rented a car, let us know. Someone from the Wedding Party will be there to meet you. Please notify us of the time of your arrival.
Taxis Theron 04 66 85 21 84, Abraham: 04 66 85 42 27,
Enjolras: 06 63 66 63 73, St. Christol Taxi: 06 23 06 22 23
If you organize your arrival and use the comments on this post to connect with other guests...you may be able to hook up with someone and share a taxi get a ride with someone renting a car, or offer a ride to someone if you are renting a car.
Good luck and enjoy the journey!!
Here is some useful information:
Malérargues is part of the Thoiras domain, in the Languedoc-Roussinol Region, in the Departement of Gard in the South of France. The nearest large towns that have restaurants, markets, stores, post-offices, tourist information and other public services are La Salle (5 km), Anduze (12 km) and St. Jean-du-Gard.It is next to the very small towns of Thoiras and Claviac. Public transportation is available but not very easy to understand, so you may want to consider renting or bringing your own car. Please call or email us to let us know when you will be arriving.
Car (Zurich-Maléragues)
Airplane - the closest airports are Nîmes and Montpelier, but if you are coming from very far away you may want to fly into Paris spend some time there and take a fast train to Nîmes for the wedding festivities, it will only take 3 hours on the train to Nîmes.
Train - The closest train stations are Nîmes (60km/1hour) and Ales (30km/30minutes).
Train fairs and passes - raileurope
Very cheap fairs on the idTGV from Paris - Buy the tickets on line and print them at home!
Train from Swizterland sbb.ch
Rental Car - It is always cheaper to book a rental car from overseas, you can also book online with web car hire you should be able to pick up the car from Nimes or Montpelier airports and/or train stations.
For people who are not going to rent a car there are other options:
Bus from Train - There is a bus from Nimes (Car Fort) whish you take going in the direction of St. Jean du Gard. You get off at the stop at the old train station of Thoiras.
Pick up from Bus stop - If you haven't rented a car, let us know. Someone from the Wedding Party will be there to meet you. Please notify us of the time of your arrival.
Taxis Theron 04 66 85 21 84, Abraham: 04 66 85 42 27,
Enjolras: 06 63 66 63 73, St. Christol Taxi: 06 23 06 22 23
If you organize your arrival and use the comments on this post to connect with other guests...you may be able to hook up with someone and share a taxi get a ride with someone renting a car, or offer a ride to someone if you are renting a car.
Good luck and enjoy the journey!!
Monday, November 17, 2008
Accomodations - General Information
The Chateau de Malerargue is in a rural area with hills, valleys a rivers. You can find various kinds charming and relaxed accommodations around Malérargue, Thoiras and other larger neighboring towns including La Salle, St. Jean du Gare, and Anduze. All of these towns are within a 15-20 minute drive and many of them offer a picturesque environment with local farmers markets, typical restaurants, and art studios.
Chambres d'Hotes:
Bed and Breakfast rooms (with double/single beds).
Rented by the night, at times 2-3 days minimum stay.
Hotels:
Some hotels also require a minimus stay of 3 nights during high season
Campgrounds:
Cottages and Cabins and tents
Gîtes:
Independent apartments (often stone buildings) that have shared kitchens, bathrooms and other facsilities. Rented by the week Saturday to Saturday. This is a bit tricky because the wedding events go from Thursday to Monday. This may only work for you if come for two full weeks, or you come only the before the wedding and stay the rest of the week.
Maisons:
Independent houses. Rented also by the week from Saturday to Saturday.
Check the map before reserving. You want to be as close to Thoiras as possible. When you contact the place make sure to ask them how long it takes to drive to the Roy Hart Centre, (in French - Le Centre Roy Hart don't pronounce the 'H'!) in Malérargues/Thoiras.
Chambres d'Hotes:
Bed and Breakfast rooms (with double/single beds).
Rented by the night, at times 2-3 days minimum stay.
Hotels:
Some hotels also require a minimus stay of 3 nights during high season
Campgrounds:
Cottages and Cabins and tents
Gîtes:
Independent apartments (often stone buildings) that have shared kitchens, bathrooms and other facsilities. Rented by the week Saturday to Saturday. This is a bit tricky because the wedding events go from Thursday to Monday. This may only work for you if come for two full weeks, or you come only the before the wedding and stay the rest of the week.
Maisons:
Independent houses. Rented also by the week from Saturday to Saturday.
Check the map before reserving. You want to be as close to Thoiras as possible. When you contact the place make sure to ask them how long it takes to drive to the Roy Hart Centre, (in French - Le Centre Roy Hart don't pronounce the 'H'!) in Malérargues/Thoiras.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Accomodation: blocked for guests
Rooms are blocked in Apartments, Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and Campsite.
You must contact these places before the end of March!
There are other place that could not block but still have availability.
They are very nice and some are even closer to the site so, give it a try!
They are graded in a system 1-4 épis according to quality and price.
You will need to secure your reservation with 20-40% deposit in check or bank transfer.
This is high season so don't wait too long if you want to have a nice place.
CAMPGROUND - TENTS / COTTAGES
La Pommeraie ****
(4 star campground - minutes walk )
Pool, tennis, playground etc.
Caravans and Cabins with showers and kitchens
and open sites to pitch your tent
They have daily and weekly rates.
+33 4 66 85 20 52
HOTELS
Auberge les Trois Barbus***
3 star hotel and restaurant, very charming!
Route de Mialet - 30140 Générargues
Tél. : 04 66 61 72 12
Prices: 87Eu - 95Eu per room (1 double bed or 2 singles)
You can ask for an extra bed
If you want a larger and/or more luxury room,
with balcony please ask for it.
google map
Hotel La Regaliere**
2 star hotel in a refurbished typical old stone house.
Its not modern but very charming and inexpensive.
blocked only until end of February!
Capacity: 12 rooms from singles to 4/5 per room.
1435, route de Saint Jean du Gard
30140 ANDUZE
Tél. : 04 89 619 001 - Fax: 01 72 76 55 05
google map
availability possible at:
Les Demeures du Ranquet ****
4 star hotel, gourmet restaurant / about 18 minutes drive
Tornac 30140 Anduze
Tél : 04 66 77 51 63 - Fax : 04 66 77 55 62
Rates: €90 single, 175 € double room/160 € half-board
BED & BREAKFAST
Mas des Romarins
(3 épis- 20 minute drive)
Mm. Christine Delorme
Route de Quissac
30140 TORNAC
Tél./Fax : 0033 (0)4.66.60.78.40
Portable : 0033 (0)6.70.07.77.16
mail : masdesromarins@yahoo.fr
Capacity: 3 rooms + 1 suite (with sofabed)
Rates: €60 for double bedroom per night,
€18 - extra person
google map
Mas Paulet
( 3 épis, 20 minute drive)
Chantal et Régis Vignolle
30140 ANDUZE
Tel : 0033 (0) 4 66 83 57 03
Mobile: 0033 (0) 6 15 12 51 79
email : contact@mas-paulet.com
Capacity : 4 independent rooms, 12 people
Rates: from € 75 - € 85 for a double bedroom per night
(15 % discount for stays over 5 nights)
Access map
La Villa Des Oliviers
60 Chemin de l'Arbousset
30140 BOISSET ET GAUJAC
TEL: 04 66 61 25 18
PORT:06 75 76 51 83
villa.des.oliviers@orange.fr
1 suite 75€
Les Montades
(3epis, 15 mins drive)
900, Route d'Alés.
30140 ANDUZE
Tel: +33 (0) 466 60 61 20
Mob: +33 (0) 626495937
www.tourisme-gar.com/montades
Capacity: 2 doubles, 1 suite
Rates: 45-75/night
availability possible at:
Domaine de la Cledette ( 3 épis)
(8.7 km – about 11 mins drive)
Le Grand Bois, F-30460 COLOGNAC
Tel/Fax: +33 (4) 66 85 46 93
Email: contact@domaine-de-la-cledette.com
www.domaine-de-la-cledette.com
Mas Novis
30460 Vabres, France
Chantal et Marc STEPHAN-GELABERT
6, Place d'Attuech
30140 Massillargues - Attuech
Booking : +33 (0)4 66 24 80 76 *
contact@arcaplume.com
GITES / APARTEMENTS
if you are staying longer this may be of interest.
Labahou
Longitude Soudorges
(10 km)
+33 (0) 4 66 85 09 00
Le Bois des Esses
(Vabre )
+33 (0) 4 66 34 22 80
mobile: +33 (0) 6 87 61 32 39
You must contact these places before the end of March!
There are other place that could not block but still have availability.
They are very nice and some are even closer to the site so, give it a try!
They are graded in a system 1-4 épis according to quality and price.
You will need to secure your reservation with 20-40% deposit in check or bank transfer.
This is high season so don't wait too long if you want to have a nice place.
CAMPGROUND - TENTS / COTTAGES
La Pommeraie ****
(4 star campground - minutes walk )
Pool, tennis, playground etc.
Caravans and Cabins with showers and kitchens
and open sites to pitch your tent
They have daily and weekly rates.
+33 4 66 85 20 52
HOTELS
Auberge les Trois Barbus***
3 star hotel and restaurant, very charming!
16.0 km – about 20 mins drive
Tél. : 04 66 61 72 12
Prices: 87Eu - 95Eu per room (1 double bed or 2 singles)
You can ask for an extra bed
If you want a larger and/or more luxury room,
with balcony please ask for it.
google map
Hotel La Regaliere**
(10.7 km – about 11 mins drive)
Its not modern but very charming and inexpensive.
blocked only until end of February!
Capacity: 12 rooms from singles to 4/5 per room.
1435, route de Saint Jean du Gard
30140 ANDUZE
Tél. : 04 89 619 001 - Fax: 01 72 76 55 05
google map
availability possible at:
Les Demeures du Ranquet ****
4 star hotel, gourmet restaurant / about 18 minutes drive
Tornac 30140 Anduze
Tél : 04 66 77 51 63 - Fax : 04 66 77 55 62
Rates: €90 single, 175 € double room/160 € half-board
BED & BREAKFAST
Mas des Romarins
(3 épis- 20 minute drive)
Mm. Christine Delorme
Route de Quissac
30140 TORNAC
Tél./Fax : 0033 (0)4.66.60.78.40
Portable : 0033 (0)6.70.07.77.16
mail : masdesromarins@yahoo.fr
Capacity: 3 rooms + 1 suite (with sofabed)
Rates: €60 for double bedroom per night,
€18 - extra person
google map
Mas Paulet
( 3 épis, 20 minute drive)
Chantal et Régis Vignolle
30140 ANDUZE
Tel : 0033 (0) 4 66 83 57 03
Mobile: 0033 (0) 6 15 12 51 79
email : contact@mas-paulet.com
Capacity : 4 independent rooms, 12 people
Rates: from € 75 - € 85 for a double bedroom per night
(15 % discount for stays over 5 nights)
Access map
La Villa Des Oliviers
(2 épis, 18 mins drive)
30140 BOISSET ET GAUJAC
TEL: 04 66 61 25 18
PORT:06 75 76 51 83
villa.des.oliviers@orange.fr
1 suite 75€
Les Montades
(3epis, 15 mins drive)
900, Route d'Alés.
30140 ANDUZE
Tel: +33 (0) 466 60 61 20
Mob: +33 (0) 626495937
www.tourisme-gar.com/montades
Capacity: 2 doubles, 1 suite
Rates: 45-75/night
availability possible at:
(5.9 km – about 8 mins)
Geneviève FRANCOIS-CALAIS 24, rue du Pont Vieux
30460 Lasalle - Gard - France
Tél : +33 (0)4 66 56 55 07
Mobile : +33 (0)6 32 62 74 40
galerietoscane.com30460 Lasalle - Gard - France
Tél : +33 (0)4 66 56 55 07
Mobile : +33 (0)6 32 62 74 40
Domaine de la Cledette ( 3 épis)
(8.7 km – about 11 mins drive)
Le Grand Bois, F-30460 COLOGNAC
Tel/Fax: +33 (4) 66 85 46 93
Email: contact@domaine-de-la-cledette.com
www.domaine-de-la-cledette.com
Mas Le Conton
(13,1 km – environ 16 minutes)
Melle Claude DAVID
ou M Luc MAZLOUM
Caderle30270 St Jean du Gard
Saint Jean du Gard
tel: 33 (0)4 66 85 47 99
Fax 33(0)4 66 85 48 00
maslecanton@wanadoo.fr
30460 Vabres, France
04 66 30 59 23
Chantal et Marc STEPHAN-GELABERT
(18,5 km – environ 24 minutes)
30140 Massillargues - Attuech
Booking : +33 (0)4 66 24 80 76 *
contact@arcaplume.com
GITES / APARTEMENTS
if you are staying longer this may be of interest.
Labahou
Longitude Soudorges
(10 km)
+33 (0) 4 66 85 09 00
Le Bois des Esses
(Vabre )
+33 (0) 4 66 34 22 80
mobile: +33 (0) 6 87 61 32 39
What to do?
Points of interest :
St. Jean-du-Gard:
Chateau Saint Jean-du-Gard
Musee du Desert
Grottes de France
Cevenne Region
St. Jean-du-Gard:
Chateau Saint Jean-du-Gard
Musee du Desert
Grottes de France
Cevenne Region
What its like
The Cevenne Region
information in english
St. Jean du Gare
tourist information
Anduze
Tourist Information
Nimes
Tourist information
information in english
St. Jean du Gare
tourist information
Anduze
Tourist Information
Nimes
Tourist information
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