Pays de la Loire and Kigali
In France, Pays de la Loire is home to Nantes, Angers and Le Mans. Nantes, with about 325,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
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From Pays de la Loire to Kigali: sophisticated estates
From Pays de la Loire, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Paris (CDG) with RwandAir. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
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At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Pays de la Loire
Figures on this page start from Nantes, the largest city of Pays de la Loire.
Nantes and Kigali are about 6,273 km apart in a straight line. Mind the season: Nantes is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) is the international airport of Pays de la Loire.
From Nantes, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 364 km away). From Paris (CDG), RwandAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of France
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for Pays de la Loire is the rule for citizens of France. As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. France belongs to La Francophonie. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
At home you pay in the euro (EUR); in Kigali, the villa is quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in common cryptocurrencies. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Pays de la Loire is a region of France.
- Nantes, Angers and Le Mans are cities of Pays de la Loire.
- Nantes, the largest city of Pays de la Loire, has about 325,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Nantes is about 6,273 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Nantes is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Nantes with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (364 km away).
- The international airport of Pays de la Loire is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).
- Citizens of France get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of France is the euro (EUR).
The villas
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. Several villas can be booked together for a larger group. Looking for a luxury villa in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.
“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
From first message to arrival
Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
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Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.
Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Which airport should I use to fly from Pays de la Loire to Kigali?
From Nantes, the largest city of Pays de la Loire, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 364 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Paris.
What are the entry rules for travellers from France?
A visa on arrival, without the fee, for up to 30 days.
Can we pay in EUR?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not EUR; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
Villas and features for travellers from Pays de la Loire
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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