Monday, November 06, 2006

Snapshots from our life in Sydney

Hi there,

After 18 months in Sydney, we decided to create a blog to update you on the many exciting things happening in our life! If you haven't already heard we are having a baby in March and will be celebrating our wedding on 14th July 2007 in the South of France. So stay tuned to our blog site for the latest updates on Mathilde's belly and wedding tips.


Early November, Rob and Tricia (Phil's youngest sister) are visiting from Melbourne. Walk from home to Bondi followed by a seafood lunch in Watson's bay.

Lucie and Thibault are meeting us with Thibault's parents... A family week-end!



Week-end du 5 novembre.. Lucie and Thibault are spending their last few days in Australia before flying to Thailand.

On en profite pour faire la cuisine et nos celebres pates au saumon!

By the way, here is where the apartment building where we live, 3rd floor, 2nd balcony down from the top:

Sunday, November 05, 2006

Wedding details - 14th July 2007


When is it? C'est quand?
14th July 2007 or Bastille day in Franc
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Where is it? C'est ou?









The celebration will take place in the city hall of Villeneuve les Avignon,
http://www.villeneuvelesavignon.fr/tourisme/gb/index.asp ....



... Which is 10 min away from Avignon.
http://www.ot-avignon.fr/pages-en/home.htm


What's the plan? Quel est le programme des festivites?

12h - we are getting married at the city hall of Villeneuve les Avignon!

The celebration will be followed by drinks in the garden of Mathilde’s mother's place which is a 5 minutes walk away from the city hall: 16 bd des freres Reboul, 30400 Villeneuve les Avignon


we will get together around 7pm for drinks, dinner and dance at the Mas des Tourelles in Beaucaire, located 20km, west of Avignon (http://www.tourelles.com/)


How to get there? Comment y aller?


Avignon is a the main city located at about 710 km south of Paris From Paris airport.




From Paris airport (Charles de Gaulle):
Taking the train is the easiest way to get to Avignon (TGV) - It is direct and will take you 2h40. The train station is located at the airport.
You can reserve your seats and buy your tickets directly from the
SNCF website (booking open about 1 month earlier). You have the option of reserving your seats via the web, and paying for your tickets later, at the station. There are trains every 2 to 3 hours Once in Avignon, it will take you about 10 min to get to Villeneuve les Avignon by car.


From the center of Paris: Take a train to Avignon (TGV) from Gare the Lyon.


Where to stay? Ou dormir?

14 July is Bastille day in France – it is also a time when you can enjoy one of Europe’s most important and exciting fetes, the Festival d’Avignon which is recognized as the country’s foremost theater and dance festival.
July is a very exciting time to come to the South of France but it is also very busy. As a result, we’d like to stress the importance to book both flight and accommodation as soon as possible!


Hotels:

Hôtel de l'Atelier 2 étoiles 5 rue de la Foire 30400 Villeneuve lez Avignon Contact : Gérard Burret; Tél : +33 (0)4 90 25 01 84; Fax : +33 (0)4 90 25 80 06; hotel-latelier@libertysurf.fr ; http://www.hoteldelatelier.com
This is a charming XVIth Century residence which offers 23 rooms, all different. Located in the heart of Villeneuve les Avignon, it is a great value.
price: Euros 95-110


Château de Varenne 3 étoiles Châteaux et hôtels de France 30150 Sauveterre Contact : Mr et Mme Hascoet Tél : +33 (0)4 66 82 59 45 Fax : +33 (0)4 66 82 84 83 info@chateaudevarenne.com http://www.chateaudevarenne.com


Les Cèdres 2 étoiles Logis de France 39 Avenue Pasteur 30400 Villeneuve lez Avignon Contact : Paul Grimonet Tél : +33 (0)4 90 25 43 92 Fax : +33 (0)4 90 25 14 66 lescedres.hotel@voila.fr http://www.lescedres-hotel.fr


Auberge de Tavel 3 étoiles Logis de France Voie Romaine 30126 Tavel Contact : Corinne Brouillaud Tél : 04 66 50 03 41 Fax : 04 66 50 24 44 info@auberge-de-tavel.com http://www.auberge-de-tavel.com


Hôtel Roques 3 étoiles 30 Avenue de Verdun 30133 Les Angles Contact : Pascal Roques Tél : 04 90 25 41 02 Fax : 04 32 70 22 93 reservation@hotel-roques.com http://www.hotel-roques.com


Le Petit Manoir 2 étoiles Logis de France 15, avenue Jules Ferry 30133 Les Angles Contact : Angélique Lods Tél : 04 90 25 03 36 Fax : 04 90 25 49 13 lepetitmanoir@yahoo.fr http://www.hotel-lepetitmanoir.com http://www.bergeriemanon.fr/


B&B :


Domaine des clos: David and Sandrine AUSSET; Route de Bellegarde - 30300 Beaucaire - France. Tel : 00 33 (0)4 66 01 14 61 - Mobile : 00 33 (0)6 11 81 62 78 - Fax : 00 33 (0)4 66 01 00 47; Once a wine-producing establishment, this old Provençal farm house, has been magically transformed... Individual rooms and apartments available. Check out the website! http://www.domaine-des-clos.com/ - Email : contact@domaine-des-clos.com


Mas du ruisseau: 30127 Bellegarde; Tel: 33 (0)4 66 01 19 93 - Cellular: 33 (0)6 21 35 24 46 - Email: didier.neri@wanadoo.fr; www.mas-du-ruisseau.com


Mas de lilon: Corinne et Jean-Noël Sabatier; Chemin de l’ilon30500 Vallabrègues; tél/fax : 33 (0)4 66 59 53 41; port : 33 (0)6 32 67 96 68; www.masdelilon-provence.com; beautiful place that offers individual rooms and even a self contained apartment for 12 people. Have a look, it's very pretty...


Mas du micocoulier: Les Devens, 84220 Roussillon; Tel: 33 (0)4 90 05 80 15; http://www.masdumicocoulier.com



Mas de donat: Martine et André MARIN; 8 route de Mézoargues 30300 VALLABREGUES; Tel: 04 66 59 43 10; http://www.lemasdedonat.com/; Contact@lemasdedonat.com (in French only)

Liste de mariage/Wedding registry:
Nous avons depose deux listes:
- L'une en francais, au Printemps - elle est accessible a l'adresse suivante:
- La deuxieme Australie - elle est accessible a l'adresse suivante:
We have defined two registries:
- the other one in Australia: http://www.weddinglistcompany.com.au/