Your adventure begins long before you walk through the gates of Château de Bagnols.

From the moment you board your plane, you are on your way to a week where history, beauty, and celebration become your daily backdrop.

We have completely privatized the Château for the week, which means it is truly yours — every garden path, every hidden corner, the spa, the pool, the gym.

For those sleeping elsewhere, the Château is still open to you each day. Share breakfast with friends, enjoy the grounds, swim in the pool, or unwind in the spa. This is your French home, and we cannot wait to welcome you to it.

Welcome to Your Château Dreams!

Château de Bagnols
118 Pl. de la Mairie, 69620 Bagnols, France

Accommodations Beyond the Château

For those staying off-site, we’ve hand-picked a few favorite bed & breakfasts nearby. Airbnb is also a wonderful option. The closer you are to the Château, the smoother your experience will be, since we’ll be gathering here every day.

We recommend staying within maximum 25 minutes of the Château. This makes travel simple and allows us to arrange shuttle transportation so you won’t need to drive, unless you want to. Please share your booking details with us on the Guest Details page so we can coordinate.

Beaujolais is a high-demand travel destination, and we’ve been told that accommodations often fill by the end of September. Reserving early ensures you’ll be close by and can be included in the shuttle plans.

Below, you’ll find our vetted recommendations to help you feel at home during the celebration. There are also lots of great options on Airbnb.

Hotel Recommendations:

Casa Vigna

b&b with 3 rooms
1697 chemin des Molaizes , 69480 Anse 
11 minutes from the Château
🔗 Link to website

Mercure Hotel

4-star hotel with 78 rooms
384 Bd Louis Blanc, 69400 Villefranche-sur-Saône
19 minutes from the Château
🔗 Link to website

Le Savigny

Boutique hotel with 17 rooms
Place de Verdun, 69460 Blacé
25 minutes from the Château
🔗 Link to website

Your Guest Package

We want you to step into this experience without ever reaching for your wallet. That is why we have created a Guest Package of $350 USD per person, which covers nearly everything for your four-day journey: meals, wine, cocktails, airport shuttles, and all scheduled events.

This approach allows us to make the celebration seamless for everyone, so you can simply arrive, relax, and be part of the magic. No hidden costs, no unexpected logistics, just four days of joy and connection, fully shared.

We also know that each of us comes with different circumstances. If $350 USD feels like a stretch, please reach out to us directly. And if you feel called to give more, your generosity will be greatly appreciated by all. What matters most is that you are with us — your presence is the real gift.

✨ For a detailed breakdown of what the package does and does not include, see the FAQ here.

Traveling to France

Flight Recommendations:

  • Best airport to arrive into & depart out of: Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS).

  • LYS is approximately 45-60 minutes from the Château.

  • It costs approximately € 100 in an Uber, from LYS to the Château.

  • Aim to arrive into LYS by 11am local time on June 18th, 2026 (for travelers coming from North America, this will mean departing on June 17th). This will allow you enough time to arrive, claim your luggage, go through customs, rest, and be ready for the Grand Welcome Experience at 4:30pm local time.

  • Shuttles have been arranged to pick you up from the airport and bring you to your accommodations at [TIMES TBD]. If you land later than the last shuttle, please arrange your own transportation.

  • Please be sure to send your flight arrival and departure dates, times, and flight numbers to Aaron and Melissa once they’re booked, via the Guest Details page.

  • Remember that the sooner you book your flights, the less expensive they will be.

  • If your travels get delayed for any reason, please refer to the instructions in the “Contact and Support” section below.

Contact & Support

Grand Duke
Chris Cueto

Grand Duchess
Caroline Turner

We have created a WhatsApp community for all group updates and communications leading up to and during our Château Dreams adventure.

If your travels are delayed or if you have any questions in the days leading up, or during the wedding, we ask that you do not reach out to the couple. Instead, the Grand Duke (Chris Cueto) and Grand Duchess (Caroline Turner) will be pleased to support you. You can reach out to them directly on the “Grand Duke and Duchess” channel within the WhatsApp community.

📲 Once you RSVP, you will be invited to join the WhatsApp Community.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Step 1: RSVP
Step 2: Tell us where you’ll rest your head
Step 3: Let the journey begin!