Travel Info
Taking the train from Paris’ Gare de Lyon to Montelimar Gare Routiere. There will be a bus available to take you from Montélimar to the hotel and back on Saturday to the same station if you book the following trains/will arrive to the station around the following times. Here are the specific times:
Departure: 12:14 PM Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 + 2 (Arrives at 3:10 PM at Montélimar) on Thursday, October 10th
Return: 2:47 PM Montélimar (Arrives at 5:46 PM Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 + 2) on Saturday, October 12th
If you are flying direct and not staying in Paris, you can also fly to Lyon directly. And then, take a train to Gare de Montélimar. You can take the train from the airport. I have specified train times below that will allow you to take the bus I have scheduled with other members of the group. Once you arrive to Montélimar, if your timing does not work with the provided bus, you can take a taxi or an Uber from Gare de Montélimar to the hotel. It should be about 35 min and costs will fluctuate up to 60 euros.
Departure: 1:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu (Arrives at 2:57 PM at Montélimar) on Thursday, October 10th
Return: 3:00 PM Montélimar (Arrives at 4:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu) on Saturday, October 12th
You can purchase your train tickets HERE for all arrival points. Please fill out the travel information form HERE to let us know your travel plans and sign up for the bus. This form is required for all attendees.
From Gare de Montélimar, travel to hotel via bus (30-minute drive). Guests can also drive themselves or take a taxi/uber.
*Taxi rates from the airport to the center of Paris are regulated, costing either €56 or €65, depending if you're going to right bank or left bank. Head straight to the taxi line outside to avoid overcharges from unofficial drivers.
Arrive at Bambini & Bubbles, hosted at Le Claire de la Plume, situated in Grignan, France, within the Provence region in the south of France.
In addition to CE lectures, enjoy wine tasting at the Domaine de Montine Vineyard and a tour of the Château de Grignan
Return transportation to Paris' Gare de Lyon will most likely occur on Saturday, October 12th, for the 5 PM train. Train times to be confirmed once published.
DO NOT BOOK HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS DIRECTLY ON THE WEBSITE!
HOTEL REGISTRATION MUST BE THROUGH EMAIL. You must email info@chapouton.com for a reservation:
To book, please refer to this document to see pricing and options: Hotel Options
Please email with, "I am looking to make a reservation with the Bambini & Bubbles event from Oct 10-12 for a (single 1 bed/double 2 beds) accommodation."
*We have reserved all 29 rooms on the Claire de la Plume grounds, where the conference is taking place. Claire de la Plume grounds are made up of four buildings, with each section being a 3 to 5 minute walk between each.
Below are links for information and pictures of our stay:
Visit Le Claire de la Plume's website
Click here to see a slideshow of images prepared for our conference by the hotel
Paris Extended Stay Suggestions
For those of you planning to extend your stay in Paris, we’ve compiled a list of recommended hotels:
Le Burgundy Paris (email booking@leburgundy.com and mention Madam Nadia Diab-Shamari for a negotiated rate)
Intercontinental Le Grand Hotel
Marriott Opera
Westin Rue Castiglione
Renaissance Nobel (rooms are small, be sure to upgrade)
Le Méridien Etole
Hotel Madison ( in the 6th arriondesment)