Before booking a transfer to an airport or a TGV station, check four things: the area genuinely covered, whether your flight or train is monitored, how you will be met on arrival, and exactly what the quote includes. These are what separate a calm departure from a race against the clock, and they are what VotreChauffeur settles at booking on every journey between Dijon, Beaune and the main Paris and Lyon airports.
An early-morning flight from Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, a TGV to catch in Dijon after a full day of meetings, an overseas client to greet at Lyon-Saint-Exupery: on paper, a transfer looks like a simple trip from A to B. In practice, it is often the most stressful part of the journey.
A driver running late, a vehicle too small for the luggage, a driver who cannot find the right terminal: one detail is enough to turn a calm departure into a race against the clock. A few questions asked at the booking stage will spare you those surprises.
The questions to ask before booking your chauffeur
Does the driver cover your journey from door to door?
Not every operator serves the same area. Check that yours will collect you from your exact address, whether you are leaving a wine estate in the Cote de Beaune, a hotel in central Dijon or a village in the Morvan, and that they will drop you at the right terminal or platform.
VotreChauffeur, based between Beaune and Dijon, covers the whole of Burgundy and runs transfers to stations and airports in Paris, Lyon and beyond. You will find the full range of services on our private hire page.
Who is watching your flight or your train?
A plane that lands early, a TGV delayed by an incident on the line: schedules move. Ask whether the driver tracks your flight or train and adjusts the pick-up time accordingly. That attention saves you waiting on the pavement, or paying for a delay you did not cause.
How will you be met on arrival?
For a guest discovering the region, or a director moving from one meeting to the next, the welcome makes all the difference. A name board at the baggage hall exit, a meeting point at the head of the platform, help with the suitcases: ask before you book. If your passengers speak English, check that the driver can talk with them too. The benefits of an English-speaking chauffeur show within the first few minutes of the journey.
Is the price confirmed before departure?
A clear quote, based on the route, the time and the number of passengers, protects you from surprises on arrival. Ask what it covers: tolls, waiting time, extra luggage. A premium operator will answer you plainly.
Does the vehicle suit your journey?
Two people with cabin bags and a family of five with skis and a pushchair do not have the same needs. State the number of passengers and suitcases. On board, comfort matters too on a long run to Paris or Lyon: Wi-Fi to work through your files, chilled water, a charger so you arrive with a working phone.
What to have ready for a smooth booking
The more precise your request, the smoother the transfer. Before contacting your driver, gather:
- the exact pick-up address and destination, including terminal or station;
- the flight or train number and the scheduled time;
- the number of passengers and pieces of luggage;
- any particular requirements, such as a child seat or an English-speaking driver.
For a return trip, book both journeys at the same time: your driver plans their schedule around it and will be there on the way back without you having to give it a thought.
Private hire or taxi to reach the TGV station?
A taxi remains handy for a short, unplanned trip. For a planned transfer, especially to a distant airport or with guests to welcome, private hire brings a predictability that a last-minute journey cannot offer: a time fixed in advance, a suitable vehicle, a dedicated driver. We have set out the practical difference between a taxi and private hire to help you choose according to the situation.
VotreChauffeur: a premium service from your door to the platform
Around twenty drivers, premium vehicles, punctuality and discretion as ground rules: VotreChauffeur treats every transfer as a bespoke service. The driver knows the access routes to airports and stations, anticipates the traffic around Lyon and Paris, and works to your pace.
Whether you are travelling on business, welcoming international partners or organising the family departure on holiday, the team handles the logistics so you can keep your mind free.
Is your next departure coming up? Contact VotreChauffeur to arrange your airport or station transfer in Burgundy.