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Please let us know if you are able to attend no later than February 1 2026
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For our wedding, we would love to encourage our guests to join us in cocktail attire. Gentlemen, please feel free to wear a suit or dress shirt. Ladies, a cocktail dress or dressy separates are great.
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Yes, our wedding will be a family affair. Please let us know when submitting your RSVP. Please note, while children of all ages are welcome we will not have on-site childcare.
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Hotel rooms are available for booking at the same location as our ceremony and reception. This is a great option for any party animals who plan to celebrate the night away with us! Let the château know at the time of booking that you are attending the Malvin-Kempf Wedding.
If you prefer to stay in the city center, Cœur de Corbeau and Regent Petit France are both wonderful options. -
Please enter Pourtalès Park with your car and turn right.
Private parking will be available in front of the annex building, or you may also park your car behind the Château de Pourtalès.
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Strasbourg is easily accessible by train, and is approximately 1h50 from Paris, 3h from Lille and 3h50 from Lyon.
From the city center, you can call a taxi or take public transit.
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The weather in Alsace in June can be very sunny, with highs typically in the 70’s and lows at night in the 50’s. If there is any chance of rain, we will move the ceremony indoors
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Bienvenue en France! For more information about France and for recommendations while planning your trip, check out our guide below.
First time in France? Welcome! We’re so happy you’re making the journey to celebrate with us. While there are so many great resources available when planning your trip, we’ve put together some quick recommendations to make it even easier.
Getting There...
If you’re thinking of flying straight to Strasbourg, the most direct way would be to travel to Basel Airport. There is often a connecting flight in London or Frankfurt, depending on the date and time. This option is best if you plan on renting a car, or are starting your journey in Strasbourg. From the Airport, you can call a taxi to your destination, or exit on the Swiss side and take Bus 50 to the EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg train station to Strasbourg.
However, if you’re planning on flying in early and spending more time exploring France, we recommend booking a direct flight to Paris. From there, you can easily spend a few days in the city of lights before hopping on the train from Paris Est to Strasbourg.
If you plan to spend some time in Paris before our celebration or want to stay and explore Strasbourg, be sure to check out some of our favorite places below.
City Center
Start at the heart of it all, by climbing the 330 steps to the top of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg and take in the breathtaking city view. Then wander through la petite france, which looks like it's straight out of a storybook with its charming cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses and cute canals. For a truly relaxing time, hop on a bateaux mouche to see the sights from the water.
Restaurants
When you’ve worked up an appetite, grab some jambonneau and choucroute garnie at Maison Kammerzell with a view of the cathedral or stop by La Corde à Linge by the canal for some traditional Alsatian spaetzle alongside some classic French dishes like foie gras and escargot.
Les Plus Beaux Villages
While the city centre of Strasbourg offers everything your heart can desire, no trip to Alsace would be complete without visiting other villages nearby, many of which are voted les plus beaux villages in France. Book a tour through the route du vin and discover cities like Ribeauvillé, one of oldest medieval cities surrounded by castle ruins and Riquewihr, with its historic watchtower and colorful maisons à colombages decorating the main street.
End your visit by staying overnight in Colmar, taking in the city that inspired the magical location for films such as “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “Beauty and the Beast”. Take your time wandering through the medieval city center to la petite venise to enjoy the view of the canals and be sure to check out all the delicious food vendors at marché couvert.
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Neighborhood
When we have a chance to steal a few nights in the city of lights, we love staying in the 9th arrondissement, tucked away just the under the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and the famous cobble-stone streets of Montmartre.
Restaurants
While there is definitely no shortage of good food in Paris, some of our favorite places include: the best Italian food you’ll ever have (surprise it’s in France!) at Pink Mama, eating a giant cloud of mousse au chocolat at Chez Janou, and admiring the art deco interior of Boullion Chartier.
Leisures
Out of all the things to do in Paris, we love to flâner, or wander around the city and find different things to observe. Some of the best spots include: letting your nose guide you down the numerous patisseries on the Rue de Martyrs — searching for hidden entries to the numerous arcades such as Galerie Vivienne or Véro-Dodat — or even enjoying and taking in classic views from the Arc de Triomphe and Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
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