roquecor, france
JK
vendredi 27 août 2027
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Three days to celebrate in the heart of south-west France. We can't wait to share every moment with you.
An evening of local French wine, cheese and charcuterie with stunning views over the valley. Get your glad rags on — the perfect start to the most special of weekends.
The main event. A Catholic church ceremony followed by a celebration at the Ash family home at 130 Chemin de las Bordes — more details to follow closer to the time.
A relaxed, unhurried morning and afternoon to catch up, reminisce about the night before, and say your goodbyes. The perfect ending to the most wonderful of weekends.
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the weekend
Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie with valley views. Nice and civilised before the big'un.
Wine & Cheese Evening
Salle de Fête, Roquecor
Smart-casual party attire
Think a lovely summer evening — comfortable, colourful, relaxed. Nothing too formal; save the finery for Friday.
Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie
Local French wine, cheese and charcuterie all evening — all included.
A Catholic church ceremony in Roquecor, followed by a celebration at the Ash family home at 130 Chemin de las Bordes. Full schedule will be revealed.
Catholic Church ceremony, bubbles at the bar, mooch through the village to our favourite place. Scran, sip and shake until sunrise.
Ceremony — Roquecor Church
Réception — 130 Chemin De Las Bordes — Ash family jardin
Summer smart wedding attire
Bridesmaids will be in brown tones, so please avoid those shades on this day.
You will be fed and watered all day
Please let us know your dietary requirements in your RSVP.
Getting there
Please arrive how you can to Roquecor Church. Parking available in the village car park, a matter of minutes walk to the church. After the ceremony, if you are unable to walk to the reception (approx. 15 mins) please let us know. Late night travel for those not staying within walking distance will be arranged.
Saturday 28 August — from 12:00 — whenever you fancy.
130 Chemin De Las Bordes — Ash family jardin
Casual
Coffees, bloody marys, hangover remedies and food provided
getting here
Roquecor is in the heart of south-west France — beautifully remote, which is part of the magic. Here are all the ways to get there, whichever suits you best.
ROUTE OPTIONS — CLICK ANY TO EXPANDRyanair from Stansted — most frequent and cheapest.
easyJet from Gatwick.
British Airways from London City — once a week.
Bordeaux is the closest major airport to Roquecor and our top recommendation. Passport control is famously fast — you'll be through and on the road quickly.
⚠️ Watch out: the first road out of the car hire exit is briefly on the left-hand side. Don't panic — just remember to move back to the right after.
🏨 Arriving late? We recommend the Eklo Hotel Bastide in Bordeaux city centre — around £60/night including breakfast. Park free at the nearby Carrefour underground and head to Roquecor fresh in the morning. It's about 25 minutes from the hotel to the airport, then 1h15 to Roquecor.
British Airways from Heathrow — daily.
easyJet from Gatwick and Bristol.
Ryanair from Stansted and Manchester.
Jet2 from various regional UK airports — great if you're not near London.
Slightly further drive than Bordeaux but a bigger airport with more frequency, more airlines, and more UK departure points. A great option if you're flying from outside London.
💰 City tax: if you're staying overnight in Toulouse, both cities charge a small tourist tax — a few euros per person per night, added to your hotel bill.
Ryanair from Stansted — a couple of times a week.
The closest airport to Roquecor by far — just 45 minutes away. Flights are limited so it depends on timing, but absolutely worth checking first. A tiny, quick airport with no stress.
If you can make the schedule work, this is the easiest arrival of all.
Eurostar from London St Pancras → Paris (~2h15), then TGV from Paris Montparnasse → Agen (~3h). Agen is the closest train station to Roquecor — about 45 minutes' drive away.
🚗 Car hire at Agen station: Avis, Europcar and Sixt all have desks directly across the street from the platforms. Easy to pick up and go.
A brilliant option if you're already travelling in France beforehand, or if you prefer trains to airports. No luggage restrictions, city-centre to city-centre, and the TGV south is a great journey.
Portsmouth → Santander (~24 hrs) or Plymouth → Santander (~19 hrs) with Brittany Ferries, then a beautiful 4–5 hour drive north through Spain and across into south-west France.
A proper adventure — perfect for anyone who wants to make a holiday of the journey, bring loads of luggage, or avoid airports entirely. Book cabins well in advance as summer sailings fill up fast.
Not the quickest option, but possibly the most memorable one.
Alternatively — take the Dover → Calais crossing with DFDS or P&O (just 90 minutes!), then drive south through France — around 8–9 hours to Roquecor. A great option if you want to make a road trip of it without the long sea crossing.
You'll need a car — Roquecor is wonderfully rural with no public transport.
Cheaper hire companies won't accept Amex, Monzo or Revolut for the deposit. You need a Visa or Mastercard credit card (not debit), physical card only — no contactless for deposits.
You will encounter quite a few toll booths on the route south. At most, you take a ticket as you enter and then pay by card at the next toll — have a physical card ready as Apple Pay and contactless are not always accepted.
Gatwick & Heathrow: you can now take up to 2 litres in hand luggage — no need to book a checked bag just for toiletries.
Manchester, Stansted, Luton: still on the 100ml rule — liquids in a clear bag.
Flying home from France: French airports are still on the 100ml rule on departure, so pack liquids in your hold bag on the way back. Hopefully all the sun cream will have been used up!
Roquecor sits at the top of a steep hill and some accommodation is at the bottom. We strongly recommend not walking up or down — there are hidden corners, no separate pedestrian path, cars use it regularly, and it is genuinely dangerous at night.
Please arrange a car or a lift rather than attempting the hill on foot. We will help coordinate — and it all adds to the adventure!
If you're getting into Bordeaux late and don't fancy the 1h15 drive to Roquecor in the dark, we recommend Eklo Hotel Bastide in Bordeaux city centre.
Around £60/night including breakfast — really lovely. Park free at the nearby Carrefour underground, then head on your way fresh the next morning.
explore the area
We have spent a lot of time in and around Roquecor and have gathered some of our favourite places for you to discover. From local restaurants and markets to beautiful swimming spots and villages worth exploring — this is our personal guide to the area. Click any pin to find out more.
Tip — you can open this map directly on your phone for directions to any of the places.
FAQs
Got a question? We have probably answered it below. If not, drop Katie or Joe a message.
Important: please do not hire an electric car. Charging points in rural Tarn-et-Garonne are very limited and you could find yourself stranded.
We also recommend bringing some cash for things like the local market and smaller purchases along the way.
Thursday — Préambule: Get your glad rags on! Cocktail dresses, heels, your finest — this is an occasion to dress up and enjoy it. Not quite as formal as the wedding day itself, but absolutely an evening to make an effort for.
Friday — Cérémonie: Wedding attire. Light, breathable fabrics are essential as it will be 28–34°C and we will be outside for the entire day. Please think very carefully about your footwear — the reception is on grass and hard ground, the grass will be cut short, but stilettos and narrow heels will be uncomfortable over a long evening of dancing. A block heel, wedge or flat is strongly recommended. Our bridesmaids will be in brown tones, so please avoid those shades for the Friday.
Saturday — La Reprise: Relaxed and casual. More details to follow closer to the time.
One small request: our bridesmaids will be wearing brown tones, so please do avoid those shades on the Friday. We want everyone to look and feel their best — and that means no clashing with the bridal party!
Lots of water will be provided throughout the day. You do not need to bring any food or drink to any of the three days — we have everything covered.
After the ceremony, please do take photos and videos! We are planning to make a video from everyone's clips after the wedding. Please upload your photos and videos to our shared album — link coming soon.
Friday (Cérémonie): Park in the village for the ceremony. If you would prefer to drive to Phil and Lis' house rather than walk from the village afterwards, there is parking approximately 150 metres from the house. Lifts will also be available for anyone who needs them.
WEDDING PLANNING HUB
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Accommodation overview — update allocations as bookings are confirmed.
RSVPs submitted through the website.
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