FAQs

  • The nearest major city is Angers, located 30 minutes from the venue. 

    By Train: Take the TGV from Paris (CDG Airport or Montparnasse) to Gare Angers Saint-Laud (approx. 1.5–2.5 hrs). 

    From the Train Station: Taxi to the château is ~€100, or contact us to arrange a shuttle (€75 for 4 guests). 

    By Car: Rental cars are highly recommended. You'll have freedom to explore, and the château is rural. You’ll need to navigate scenic D-roads after leaving the motorway. Ensure you have an International Driving Permit (obtainable through AAA).

    By Air: Nantes Atlantique Airport is ~1 hrs away, with car rental options. 

    Google Maps link to Château de Chanzé

  • Select guests are welcome to stay in apartments and studios on the estate (self-catering, walkable to all events). We will share booking details directly. 

    Prefer to stay off-site? You’re welcome to book independently, please see the accommodations tab for more information. 

    A rental car is strongly recommended for offsite guests and excursions. 

  • Attire Guide by Day

    • Welcome Party: Casual 

    • Activity Days: Countryside Chic (linen, cottons, boots or flats—think “elevated rustic”) 

    • Rehearsal Dinner: Cocktail 

    • Wedding Day: Black Tie Optional (timeless, elegant—formal but poetic). For women – Maxi or Midi dresses in natural pastel colors of Olive, Sky Blue, Burgundy, Mauve. Think romantic fairytale vibes.

      Men – Tuxedos encouraged, dark suits in navy, brown, or green accepted, with formal shoes. No chinos/jeans/khakis please.

      Inspiration and colors can be found here 

    Please no stilettos indoors at the château—help us preserve the 500-year-old floors! 

  • Only the wedding day and rehearsal dinner are fully hosted. 

    All other meals are optional and not hosted, but we encourage you to join! Details can be found in the activities + menu tab.

    There is a local supermarket (Super U) nearby, and kitchens are available for self-catering for breakfast and lunch in the Chateau and the studios/apartments.

  • Your presence during this unforgettable experience is gift enough. If you’d like to sponsor a part of the week, we would love your contribution to our special experience — please reach out to us!

  • Please RSVP for: 

    • Rehearsal dinner and Wedding attendance by May 31, 2026 

    • Optional Activities and Dinners by August 1, 2026. 

  • Yes! Help us protect this historic gem:

    • No fireworks or confetti 

    • No glassware near the pool 

    • No stilettos inside the château 

    • Music must move indoors after midnight 

    Read more about the estate here!

Final notes

This week is about celebrating love in all its forms— romantic, familial, and friendship. We want you to feel relaxed, inspired, and welcome. Bring your curiosity, your walking shoes, and your appetite for beauty. 

We cannot wait to raise a glass with you in the Anjou.

With all our love,

Haleigh and Robert