Stella & DMD / Saint-Saturin-Les-Apt, France / Sept 2 2007 http://www.stelladmd.com/ en Copyright 2007 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:35:48 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Welcome! We are getting married on September 2nd, 2007 in Saturnin-Les-Apt, France – about 30 KM from Avignon. The section labeled "Wedding Info" on the right has the most basic and important information, but we will also post news and updates along the way (blog coming soon). If you need Any Help At All, please don't hesitate to write us directly via dmd at well dot com. xo Stella & DMD ]]> http://www.stelladmd.com/2007/02/_welcome_to_our_wedding.html http://www.stelladmd.com/2007/02/_welcome_to_our_wedding.html Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:35:48 +0000 Registry William Sonoma Bloomingdales on WeddingChannel]]> http://www.stelladmd.com/2007/02/registry.html http://www.stelladmd.com/2007/02/registry.html Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:35:53 +0000 Directions Directions from Avignon TGV to Gordes / Roussillon / Saint-Saturnin-Les-Apt/Apt From the Gare TGV Avignon 1. Follow "Autres Directions / Avignon Sud" from the TGV Station (Do not go direction Nime). 2. Follow the road, past two round-abouts – 3. Continue "Autres Directions, Cavaillon, Aix-en-Provence 4. Follow Cavaillon – (Right Turn) 5. After Right Turn for Cavaillon you will see a "Castorama" Sign on the left. You are going the way. 6. Pass through three roundabouts and stay on Right side (Directions Cavaillon – Apt) 7. Go under bridge; the river is now on right side. 8. Follow Direction Sisteron / Digne / Apt. (Do not follow any more signs for Cavaillon! 9. D22 – You will end up on this road after a few hundred meters 10. Straight on D22 Direction Apt. 11. Pass under two bridges – you will get to Stop Sign. 12. Right at Stop Sign – Direction Apt NB: At this point, skip down to the section for where you are going and continue following those directions. Gordes (If you are going to Saint Saturnin, Rousillon or Apt, skip down to that section) 13. Turn Left on D15 for Cabrieres/Gordes (about ¾ of a kilometer down the highway 14. Follow Signs for Gordes all the way Roussillon / Saint Saturnin / Apt 13. Stay on the N100 Direction Apt. You will go through a lot of towns, Coustillon, Isle Sur Sorgue, etc. Roussillon / Saint Saturnin / (skip down if you going to Apt) 14. You will see lots of signs for Rousillon on the N100 – Skip these. They take you round about ways that are confusing. 15. About 6 KM from Apt, you will get to a BIG roundabout with signs for seemingly major roads. Take Direction Murs / Rousillon 16. You are now on the D4. 17. Roussillon: Sign for Roussillon will be about 3 KM on the left. Follow. 18. Saint Saturnin: About 5 KM's you'll come to an intersection. Follow Signs and turn Right for Saint Saturnin Les Apt (this will put you on the D2). 19. Saint Saturnin is straight ahead about 10 KM's. Apt 14. Stay on the N100 until you get to Apt. http://www.stelladmd.com/2007/02/directions.html http://www.stelladmd.com/2007/02/directions.html Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:00:55 +0000 Travel Tips Planes, Trains and Automobiles For most of you, you'll need to take a plane, a train and an automobile to get there. It sounds more complicated than it is – promise. The basic track from the US is to fly into Paris, take the TCG train (3 hours) to Avignon, and then rent a car for the 40KM drive to Saint-Saturinin-Les-Apt. An alternative would be to fly to Nice (there are some direct flights from the US) and rent a car from there (approximately 4 hours). Below are links to where you can make appropriate reservations.

Travel Agent

If you need a great travel agent to make your plans we recommend Kathryn Neher - Kathryn dot Neher at Altour dot Com. She charges a small fee (generally around $35 to make an flight reservation), but in our experience she has access to fares and flights you can't access on your own. The savings and convenience generally negates the fee. She can also be reached at 1-516-953-5232. As always, let us know if we can help: dmd at well dot com

Air Travel to France

From the US, the easiest will be to fly to Paris or Nice (there are many more (direct) flights to Paris. The usual suspects fly there -- United, Air France, American, Northwest, Delta, etc. Here are a few sites that can help you book if you choose not to go directly through an airline: If you find any particuarly good deals let us know so that we can share with others. NB: Pease email us at dmd at well dot com if you'd rather go to Nice and need some help with your plans

Train to Avignon

The TCG (French High Speed Train) makes the 400 mile trip to Avignon from Paris in only 3 hours. Booking is simple at the French National Train Website. Click on the British flag, bottom left, for an english version Most trains depart out of the Gare de Lyon. From the Paris airport it is probably easiest to just take a taxi, but you can visit the English version of the Paris Public Transportation Site if you'd prefer to go that way. UPDATE: There are now 4 trains a day leaving directly from CDG to Avignon. We recommend you take one of those. Type "Paris CDG" as the "From" field when making the reservation.

Car Rental from Avignon

There are many car rental outfits (dollar, hertz, etc.) at the Avignon TCG station. The drive will take about 40 minutes. We will have specific directions posted here in August. We really recommend renting a car if you want to enjoy the region on day trips etc. The best value we've found with car rental is Easy Car. If you are getting to Avignon by Train, select Avignon TGV as your car rental pick-up spot. ]]> http://www.stelladmd.com/2007/02/travel_tips.html http://www.stelladmd.com/2007/02/travel_tips.html Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:26:56 +0000 Accomodations Staying at the Domaine Des Andeols There is unfortunately no more room at the Domaine.

Staying In The Surrounding Area

Updated, scouted and fully vetted hotel recommendations:
  • Hotel des Voyageurs
    • Saint Saturnin Les Apt - 5 minute drive from wedding (+33) 4.90.75.42.08 (ask for Nadine) NO WEBSITE A nice two star no frills hotel with rooms about 60 Euros a night. There is no AC and it is a little old, but clean, safe, in the middle of the nearest town and a great value. If your looking to save some money on lodging, this is your spot. Tall people beware of smallish beds. Reserve by June 1 Mention David-Michel and Stella Wedding.
  • Le Clos de la Glycine
    • Rousillon - 15 minute drive from wedding (+33) 4.90.05.60.13 - http://www.luberon-hotel.com Wonderful mid-range hotel. Rooms are about 150 a night. Stella and I stayed here on our scouting trip and loved it. It is in the beautiful and close by village of Rousillion. There is no pool, but breakfast is served on your porch with a gorgeous view of the Luberon. Very clean, great value. A great choice. Reserve by June 1 to guarantee space. Mention Davies/Lee wedding.
  • Le Roy Soleil
    • Menerbes - 20 minute drive from wedding (+33) 4.90.72.25.61 - http://www.roy-soleil.com Decent mid-range. Not as good as Le Clos de la Glicine, but still fine. The grounds are nice and it has a pool, so that's a plus. Around 150 a night. Reserve by June 1. Mention Davies/Lee wedding.
  • Le Mas de Garrigon
    • Rousillon - about 15 minute drive from wedding (+33) 4.90..05.63.22 http://www.masdegarrigon-provence.com/anglais/luberon-hotel.htm - 15 minute drive from wedding Nice little Inn just outside of Rousillon. Lots of different rooms, friendly hosts and all and all very Provence. A good selection. Rooms are about 155 for a double. Reserve by June 1. (no block)
  • Les Bories
    • Gordes - 25 minutes from wedding (+33) 4.90.72.00.51 - http://www.hotelprestige-provence.com The best luxury hotel in the immediate region. Beautiful grounds, beautiful rooms. If you want to stay somewhere really nice this is the place. Rooms are 350 and up. Located in the picturesque village of Gordes, it is not super close, but definitely a tolerable distance from the wedding. Reserve by June 15th to be sure to get a room. (no rooms on hold)

    Renting A Villa in the Region

    So far we have found the site VRBO to be a great resource, but we are happy to help you navigate the French Web if you are looking for something you can't find. Just let us know (dmd at well dot com) We also met a real estate agent who offered to help with local rentals: Laurence Jaudau Poleimmo.luberon@wanadoo.fr or call her at (+33)4.90.75.53.53 ]]> http://www.stelladmd.com/2007/02/accomodations.html http://www.stelladmd.com/2007/02/accomodations.html Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:34:17 +0000 Wedding Info Stella & David-Michel Davies Hi! This is supposed to be the place for super general info. Date, time, place, a map, etc. Visit our Travel Tips for details on getting there, the Accomodations section for places to stay and our In & Around Provence section for fun things to do in the region. Of course you can email us – dmd at well dot com - anytime too.

    General Wedding Info

    Driving Directions will be posted here in July (once we've had a chance to verify them!)]]>     http://www.stelladmd.com/2007/02/wedding_info.html http://www.stelladmd.com/2007/02/wedding_info.html Fri, 09 Feb 2007 20:27:44 +0000