Weddings, galas and private parties: planning your chauffeur service in Burgundy

For a wedding, gala or private party, transport should be part of the event planning from the start — whether you have several venues, guests arriving by train, accommodation further afield, late-night pick-ups or multiple journeys throughout the day.

A private hire chauffeur service, known in France as a VTC, can help with some of these needs when it is booked in advance, with times, addresses and stops clearly agreed.

Why arrange transport before the event?

In France, private hire vehicles must be booked in advance. Unlike a taxi, they cannot be hailed on the street. For an event, this means arranging the journey before passengers are picked up.

The sooner you know the main details, the easier it is to confirm:

• the departure address;
• the ceremony venue;
• the reception venue;
• accommodation;
• confirmed timings;
• any return journeys;
• the number of passengers.

To learn more about how the service works, see our Private chauffeur / VTC page.

Start by mapping out the journeys you need

Before booking a chauffeur, list the journeys you are planning. For example:

1. hotel or home → ceremony;
2. ceremony → reception;
3. station → hotel for some guests;
4. reception → accommodation;
5. any stops along the way.

This overview will help establish whether you need a single journey or a series of separate pick-ups.

Transport for the couple and transport for guests involve different arrangements

A couple may need a car for two or three clearly defined journeys. Transporting guests raises a different set of questions:

• how many people will be travelling together?
• are they arriving at the same place?
• are they travelling at the same times?
• will you need several departures?
• will they have luggage?
• will you need more than one vehicle?

For larger parties or coordinated group travel, see our Group transport page too.

How should you plan the journey home after an event?

Plan the return journey before the event, especially when several people are involved. When booking, please specify:

• the pick-up point;
• the planned time, or any timing requirements you need to discuss;
• the return address;
• the number of passengers;
• any stops along the way.

If you need flexibility on timing, mention this in your initial enquiry so that the available options can be discussed. Do not assume a chauffeur will remain available throughout the night unless this has been agreed in advance.

Are your guests arriving by train or plane?

Some guests attending a wedding or gala in Burgundy may be travelling from another part of France or from abroad. Pick-ups can be arranged from:

• Dijon station;
• Beaune station;
• another railway station;
• an airport;
• a hotel or other accommodation.

For journeys scheduled around a train or flight, see our station & airport transfers.

Events across several venues in Dijon, Beaune and Burgundy

An event in Burgundy may involve several locations in one day: a town hall or ceremony venue, an estate, a restaurant, a hotel, a station or other accommodation. The distances between them can be easy to underestimate when you are focused on the event programme.

To avoid last-minute confusion, make a note of the full addresses, not just the venue names.

What information do you need to book a chauffeur for a wedding or gala?

Have the following details ready:

VotreChauffeur.fr can then confirm the arrangements available for your request.

Taxi or private hire chauffeur for an event?

A private hire chauffeur is particularly well suited to journeys planned in advance. Taxis can also be booked for some trips. The choice depends on your actual schedule for the day or evening, rather than one service always being the better option.

For a clearer explanation, read our article Taxi or private hire: what's the difference?

Arrange transport for your wedding, gala or evening event

Tell us about your plans, even if they are not yet final: the date, known addresses, timings, number of passengers and return journeys required.