Fellows traveling to le Moulin à Nef are responsible for their own transportation. With advance notice and for a fee, staff at Le Moulin à Nef can arrange to pick up Fellows from nearby train stations or airports. Please contact Géraldine Chevallier to make arrangements. Fees are listed in the sections below.
Information regarding transportation around Auvillar can be found in the Fellows Handbook.
By Train
Although the French rail system can seem daunting, a website on how to use the SNCF clearly explains the process. You may purchase tickets online via the official site for train ticketing in France. There is also an app, “SNCF Connect: Trains & Trips,” available for your smartphone. If you have trouble using your credit card on the official site you can use Trainline, which has a good English site and charges the same prices as SNCF.
From other countries, you may be directed automatically to a RailEurope site. With RailEurope, you can opt to have tickets mailed to you or call them for help in understanding the process. However, they add surcharges and don’t always offer all options.
There is a shuttle between the Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) and the Toulouse-Matabiau train station. The Tisséo website and app “Tisséo: Metro, Tram, Bus” will be helpful if you decide to use the tram or metro or if you will be staying in Toulouse for a few days before or after your residency.
From Gare Matabiau you can take a train directly to Valence d’Agen. Current prices and information are available on the SNCF site and Trainline.
With advance notice, we can arrange a VCCA shuttle between Auvillar and the destinations listed below. This service is available only on Mondays and Thursdays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. with the following fees per trip:
- Montauban train station: 60€ /trip
- Agen train station: 45€ /trip
- Valence d’Agen train station: 12€ /trip
By Air
The closest international airport to Auvillar is the Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS).
With advance notice, we can arrange a VCCA shuttle between Auvillar and the Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS). This service is available only on Mondays and Thursdays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. with the following fee per trip:
- Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS): 110€ /trip
Please note that we do not provide shuttles to/from Toulouse city center. It is easy to get to Auvillar by train from the city center.
By Car
Le Moulin à Nef in Auvillar, France, is near Exit 8 from the A62 autoroute about 60 miles (91 km) west of Toulouse and about 100 miles (166 km) east of Bordeaux. The Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) is 55 minutes away in non-rush hour times. Autoroutes have tolls and it is best to have cash on hand in euros, as U.S. credit cards are not always accepted and there is rarely a manned booth. When approaching the toll, follow the cash sign to go through the booth for cash payment (see picture below).
For information about rental car options, see the Fellows Handbook.
Car Services
If you plan to arrive outside of the VCCA shuttle hours you can look into booking transportation with the following companies:
- NAVECO
nav-eco.fr/en
- LUXURY VTC
luxury.vtc31@gmail.com
+33 783 768 975
Driver Garanian provides reliable transportation to and from Toulouse. He speaks English and is very helpful.
Maps
A map of Le Moulin à Nef property and related structures in Auvillar is available in the Fellows Handbook.