Travel

By Car:

Château de Varennes is easily accessible by car and offers a peaceful countryside setting in Southern Burgundy.

  • From Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport 370 km. About 4 hours

  • From Geneva Airport 200 km. About 2 hours 15 minutes

  • From Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport 160 km. About 1 hour 45minutes

  • From Dole-Jura Airport 30 km. About 30 minutes

  • From Dijon about 45 minute drive

We highly recommend renting a car as there is private parking available on site at both Cheateaus.

By Train:

The château is conveniently located near several train stations.

  • Seurre Station - 12 km

    Accessible from Paris with a connection in Dijon

  • Chalon-sur-Saône Station - 30 km

    Direct TGV connections from Paris and Lyon, then a short drive to the château

  • Dijon Station - 54 km

    Direct TGV connections from Paris, Lausanne and major French cities

Accommodations

2 rue de Bourgogne, 71270 Charette-Varennes, France

Chateau de Varennes

Chateau de Varennes is the main Chateau where all of the wedding festivities will be taking place. The immediate family and bridal party will be staying on site at the main Chateau.

1 rue du Mail – 71270 Lays-sur-le-Doubs

Chateau de Lays

Chateau de Lays is the sister Chateau located only 5km from the main Chateau which is only a 5 minute drive. Chateau de Lays sleeps 26 guests and is equipped with its own tennis court, pool and garden. We highly recommend staying at this sister Chateau to be close to all of the wedding festivities.

To make a reservation please email admin@chateaudevarennes.fr or call the owner, François de Truchis, at 06 09 31 62 37. This Chateau is not generally open to the public so you must mention that you are a guest of Payton and Philips wedding happening at the main Chateau, Chateau de Varennes.