Paris to Tours

[Ray J]

We did the Frances last year, and would like to do the Chemin de Paris this year starting in May. I've read the threads here pertaining to Paris, but didn't find much current information. So, I guess I have two questions to start off with. First, why do very few people start in Paris? Second, does anyone have thoughts, tips, guide book suggestions, etc. for beginning in Paris? Thanks!

 

[mspath]

Ray,

Have you read this earlier Forum thread and followed the links? https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/paris-tours-way-via-turonesis.37485/

For several French guides to this route known as the Via Turonensis see http://viaturonensis.pagesperso-orange.fr/iti.htm

For a good overview in English see http://www.traildino.com/trace/continents-Europe/countries-France/trails-GR655_-_Via_Turonensis

Bon chemin and Buen camino!

MM

 

[Ray J]

MM, thank you! I'd read (well, skimmed) the thread and thought it specifically had the starting point in Tours. Looking at it again it appears that the thread name fooled me as there is good information on starting in Paris. (Also, I was thinking that some of the information might be a little dated.)

Your links look like they'll be very helpful, so thanks again!

 

[sanyke]

I just walked Paris to Tours. A perfect tour and good lodgment. Only once i had to use a hotel.

 

[pudgypilgrim]

Care to share more details, sanyke?

 

[lovingkindness]

... First, why do very few people start in Paris? ...

Hi there, @Ray J. To answer your question, perhaps few people start in Paris because between Paris and Massey there is a lot of asphalt. In 2014 I walked from Bordeaux to Paris following Le Chemin de Saint Jacques in reverse. In Massey locals recommended I avoid asphalt by following La Coulée verte in to Paris rather than Le chemin de Saint Jacques. Here are links to maps and a video (scroll down a little):

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/paris-to-sjpdp-routing.31090/#post-277866

Cheers.
Lovingkindness

 

[Ray J]

Hi there, @Ray J. To answer your question, perhaps few people start in Paris because between Paris and Massey there is a lot of asphalt. In 2014 I walked from Bordeaux to Paris following Le Chemin de Saint Jacques in reverse. In Massey locals recommended I avoid asphalt by following La Coulée verte in to Paris rather than Le chemin de Saint Jacques. Here are links to maps and a video (scroll down a little):

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/paris-to-sjpdp-routing.31090/#post-277866

Cheers.
Lovingkindness

Thanks for the info! Much appreciated.