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When I did my first Camino in May-June 07, I flew into Paris CDG, and from the airport was able to catch a train to Biarritz without leaving the airport. Air France also flies from CDG to Biarritz, but because it was Friday, the flight was expensive compared with the cost of a train ticket. If...
Hi Clarrisa;
I reserved a room at Hotel Elsava, it is very close to the camino, the cost is reasonable at 39 euros per night. If you wish to contact them (they responsed to me in English), the email address is : correo@hotel-eslava.com. From the airport, you can just take a taxi. I will be...
Can anyone suggest a hotel or hostel in Pamplona, on or within a couple blocks of the Camino. I will be arrving late after a long flight, and would rather stay in a hotel than an albergue the first night.
Thanks, Lora
Thanks for this info Dawn. Zoom airlines seems to be the only one of those you mentioned that fly into Paris from Vancouver, but the prices are great, especially if you can be a little flexible on the dates.
I like the idea of flying into Paris CDG, it is possible to get a flight to...
Yes, flying to Paris makes the most sense if you are wanting to start in St Jean. You just need to get from Paris to Biarritz/Bayonne via air or rail.
Just how long of a route are you wanting? You can actually walk from Paris to St Jean which is about 840K. St Jean is kind of the unoffical...
Hi Paul;
I flew from Vancouver to Paris CDG. I caught the train right at the airport and went all the way to Bayonne, having to change trains in Bordeaux. From Bayonne it is a short train or bus ride to St Jean Pied de Port. I stayed over night in Bayonne, there is a pilgrim friendly hotel...
Hi again;
While my backpack will be small enough to go as carry-on, I will be taking liquids, toothpaste, swiss army knife, sunscreen etc which is no longer allowed as carry-on. I don't want to check my backpack, due to all the belts etc, so I figured out that I can take a small cheap...
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