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Angie & Simon

We are very excited to share this special day with the people we love the most. It fills us with joy to celebrate our love surrounded by family and friends, and we can’t wait to live this moment together.

HOW TO GET THERE

ACCOMMODATION

TIPS

HOW TO GET THERE

THE DAY BEFORE

There are several options that can make your trip easier, depending on your place of departure.

The following options assume your arrival before the wedding day and accommodation in Gières:

  • Flight to Paris → Upon leaving the airport, take the metro or bus to the Gare de Lyon train station, in Paris, and from there you can take a direct TGV to Grenoble or Lyon. The trip takes approximately 2h to Lyon and 3h to Grenoble. If you arrive in Lyon, take a direct train to Grenoble, from there you can either take a  train or a tramway to Gières (around 10 to 20 minutes).
  • Flight to Lyon → From here, you have two options to reach Gières:
    • Option 1: Take a TGV train or a direct bus (Blablacar Bus) from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Grenoble central station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour. In Grenoble, you can take a train or a tramway to reach Gières.
    • Option 2: Take the Rhônexpress tramway (www.rhonexpress.fr) from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to the Lyon Part Dieu central station. From here, you will find direct trains to Grenoble. From there, you can take a train or a tramway to reach Gières. This option takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Train to Gières via…
    • Grenoble → You can change trains or take a tramway to Gières.
    • Geneva Cornavin → Here, you can change trains and take a direct one to Gières. The journey takes just under 2 hours.
    • Lyon Part Dieu → Here, you will find connecting trains to Grenoble. From there, you can take a train or a tramway to reach Gières. The trip takes approximately 1h 30min.

You can check schedules, prices, and buy your train tickets here: www.sncf-connect.com

  • It is also possible to rent a car in the city that suits you best. Most companies offer the option to return the car in another city. Some well-known rental companies include: Sixt, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, among others.
  • Another option for renting cars is through the Citiz platform. The car is rented via an app, and the concept is similar to renting a bike or a scooter. For more information, visit their website: www.aura.citiz.coop
  • You can use the car-sharing platform Blablacar. Keep in mind that these are trips offered by private persons, so there may be variations. More information: www.blablacar.fr

WEDDING DAY (23.08.2025)

2 pm –  Civil wedding at the Mairie de Voiron (Voiron Town Hall)
12 Rue Mainssieux, 38500 Voiron, France
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FtrwFupd2yF9729b9

  • From Gières, you will find direct trains to the Voiron central station (via Grenoble). This journey takes approximately 30-35 minutes.
    • From the train station to the town hall it is a 5-10 minutes walk.
    • If you are traveling from Lyon or Grenoble, you will also find direct trains to Voiron.
  • If traveling by car → There is parking in the street near the town hall. If you are staying in Gières or Grenoble, the journey will take approximately 30-40 minutes.
  • You can rent a car through Citiz from your accommodation to Voiron or at one of the mentioned branches.

5 pm –  Ceremony and reception at the Château de Venon
Les Grandes Vignes, 38610 Venon, France
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ju2vVkUfMu1LzUTS8

The ceremony and reception location is Venon, a small village located above the city of Grenoble, at the foot of the Belledonne mountain range.

Transportation between the Mairie de Voiron and the Château de Venon:

  • If not traveling by car → A special bus will take you from the town hall to the reception venue, in Venon. The journey will take approximately 40-50 minutes.
    This bus does not return to Voiron.
  • If traveling by car → Parking will be available at the Château de Venon. The journey from the town hall to the reception will take approximately 40 minutes.

RETURNING TO ACCOMMODATION

We want you to enjoy the party with us to the full! We know this might be difficult if you’re the designated driver. For these cases, we have scheduled a minibus that will transport those who wish to, from the Château de Venon to their accommodation.

You can leave your car at the Château car park until sunday.

NIGHT SHUTTLE TRAVEL RADIUS

BRUNCH DAY (24.08.2025)

11:30 am – 3 pm at the Château de Venon (same location as the reception)

From your accommodation, you can take a taxi or Uber. You could also ask one of the guests if they can take you to the Château de Venon.

ACCOMMODATION

For those who will use the minibus at night, we recommend choosing accommodation in Gières, Venon or Saint-Martin d’Uriage, to make the vehicle trips easier ;) Map

HOTELS

Some of the available hotels include:

In Gières (near the train station):

In Saint-Martin d’Uriage (car may be required):

AIRBNB

There are also several Airbnb options in Gières and around Venon. Here are some examples:

CAMPING WITH VAN OR TENT

Another option is to sleep in a van or tent in the field in front of the Château.

TIPS

DRESSCODE

We are happy to have you with us, regardless of the colors, shapes, or sizes of your formal or less formal attire. Please also keep in mind that summers in Grenoble can be hot! A large part of the event (ceremony, cocktail, brunch) will take place outdoors (grass and gravel).

WEDDING PRESENTS

The greatest gift for us will be your presence at our wedding. However, if you still wish to honour us with something, you can help us fulfil one of our dreams…

…to see the Northern Lights in Scandinavia!

We will be providing a collection box available for those who wish to help us with this project.

If you prefer to contribute digitally, here are the details: 

Names: Simon Dearden and Angelica Abarca 

Bank: DKB 

IBAN: DE07 1203 0000 1201 5807 17

Thank you very much for coming and sharing this important moment with us!

TOURISM

Grenoble is a city of approximately 200,000 inhabitants, crossed by two rivers: the Isère (which gave the region its name) and the Drac.

Surrounded by three mountain ranges (Vercors, Chartreuse, and Belledonne), it is one of the gateways to the French Alps. It is a great starting point for mountain sports activities (hiking, climbing, skiing, cycling, etc.). The city gained international fame by hosting the 1968 Winter Olympics, making it the second French city to do so.

It is also in this city that the movie “Perfume” was filmed, based on the novel by Patrick Süskind.

A must-see in Grenoble is a visit to the Bastille, an ancient fortress overlooking the city. You can get there by taking the “bulles” (bubbles): a local cable car departing from the center of town. For the more athletic, there is a hiking path that leads to the top (with a bit of effort).
The reward: a panoramic view of the city and surrounding mountains, and you can even see the Mont Blanc if the weather is clear. A view that you can enjoy with a coffee or a beer!

For more information on activities, places to discover, restaurants, and more: https://www.grenoble-tourisme.com/fr/

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