Trip Info

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Need to Know

Everything you need for the trip

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Getting There

  • Flight: Ryanair, London Stansted → Poitiers
  • Departs: Wed 29 Apr, 05:55 → arrives 08:25
  • Returns: Mon 4 May, 16:15 → arrives 16:40
  • Cost: ~ÂŖ38 return (hand luggage only)
  • Book via: Ryanair.com - book your own flights!
  • Airport to Chateau: ~45 min drive - hire cars being arranged
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The Chateau

  • Location: Chateau Roussignol, Ciron, Indre
  • Area: Brenne Regional Nature Park, Loire Valley
  • Features: Pool, BBQ area, loads of space!
  • Rooms: 14 rooms, 2 per room - see Crew page for assignments
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What to Pack

  • Swimwear (there's a pool!)
  • Comfy clothes for daytime
  • 90s Icons fancy dress costume for Saturday night!
  • Sunscreen & sunglasses
  • Your best dance moves
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Costs

  • Accommodation: ÂŖ245.30 per person
  • Food Kitty: â‚Ŧ125 per person (â‚Ŧ25/day x 5 days)
  • Bring: Cash/card for activities, wine & meals out
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Payment Details

  • Name: Joseph O'Brien
  • Sort Code: 60-84-07
  • Account: 41194141
  • Amount: ÂŖ245.30
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Contacts

  • Joe: +44 7501 395277
  • Emergency Contact: Yoke O'Brien - 07799 801708
  • WhatsApp Group: Join here
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Weather

  • Late April in Loire Valley
  • Average temp: 15-20°C
  • Bring layers - evenings can be cool!
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Local Area & Shops

  • Ciron Village: Walking distance - boulangerie for fresh bread & pastries
  • Le Blanc: ~14km / 15 min drive - supermarkets (Carrefour, Lidl), pharmacies, petrol stations
  • Tip: Stock up on essentials at Le Blanc on arrival day!
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Emergency Info

  • EU Emergency: 112
  • French Police: 17
  • Ambulance (SAMU): 15
  • Nearest Hospital: Centre Hospitalier de Le Blanc (~15 min)
  • UK Embassy Paris: +33 1 44 51 31 00
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Booked Activities

  • Thu AM: Golf - Golf du Val de l'Indre, 9 holes (~£65/pp, optional)
  • Fri AM: Canoeing - Creuse river from Ciron (~€15-18/pp)
  • Fri 6PM: Wine tasting - Private sommelier at the chateau
  • Sun PM: Bellebouche - Accrobranche + lake (~€20/pp)
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📍 Location

Chateau Roussignol, Ciron, Indre - Le Blanc is the nearest town (~14km)

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OUTBOUND Wed 29 Apr • 05:55 LTN → 08:25 PIS
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RETURN Mon 4 May • 16:15 PIS → 16:40 LTN

~ÂŖ38 return hand luggage only • Book on Ryanair.com • Don't leave it too long!

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