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  1. joecollins

    How do I get from Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris to the Montparnasse train station ?

    I was not aware of the RER and thus demonstrates my knowledge of getting around Paris :) .
  2. joecollins

    How do I get from Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris to the Montparnasse train station ?

    How about the B line metro out of CDG to Denefort-Rochereau and then a 10 min walk to Montparnasse?
  3. joecollins

    Suggestions for advanced booking

    It looks like JFK - CDG - Biarritz may be the most economical way to go. Thanks for the advice!
  4. joecollins

    Suggestions for advanced booking

    How far in advance did you book your flight and train?
  5. joecollins

    Suggestions for advanced booking

    Thanks Doug!
  6. joecollins

    Suggestions for advanced booking

    I don’t think I phrased my original question very. (My Copy editor will be fired as a result.) I am only looking for suggestions of advanced booking windows for flights to and from Europe, trains to Saint Jean Pied-de-Port and then to Madrid after the walk and accommodations in SJPDP just...
  7. joecollins

    Suggestions for advanced booking

    I’m mainly concerned with the booking windows for the trains, planes and accommodations in SJPDP. Thanks for the insight folks!
  8. joecollins

    Suggestions for advanced booking

    What are your recommended time frames for advanced booking and the travels that bracket the walk? My plan as of now is: Going - 1. Fly from JFK (NYC) to Paris 2. Possibly overnight in Paris depending upon flight and train schedules 3. Train from Montparrse to SJPDP 4. 2 nights in SJPDP to...
  9. joecollins

    Best Way to St Jean from US

    Hey there! I'm starting next April as well (exact date as yet undetermined.) Perhaps we’ll run into each other along the way.
  10. joecollins

    Best Way to St Jean from US

    I think I will follow your line of thinking. It will afford a bit more flexibility. I’ll just factor the $85 into my budget. Sounds like it will be worth it.
  11. joecollins

    Best Way to St Jean from US

    Is the advantage for Montparnasse cost or timetable or both?
  12. joecollins

    Best Way to St Jean from US

    What was the cost of the train from Montparnasse?
  13. joecollins

    Best Way to St Jean from US

    https://americanpilgrims.org/
  14. joecollins

    Best Way to St Jean from US

    Same backyard here - Lehigh Valley. Is there a functioning American Pilgrims chapter around here? (sorry. off topic.)
  15. joecollins

    Best Way to St Jean from US

    I love all of this advice. This is why my planning starts now. I can listen to the experienced pilgrims like you and craft all sorts of scenarios before picking one. Thanks for posting this!
  16. joecollins

    Best Way to St Jean from US

    That’s going to be my plan next April. Edit: I will probably spend a night in Paris after my flight in from JFK airport in NYC.
  17. joecollins

    Best Way to St Jean from US

    It was recommended to me to catch the train from Montparnasse train station to SJPDP. I’m going next April, leaving from the Lehigh Valley area by way of JFK.
  18. joecollins

    From Paris to SJPD

    Rick, Thank you for this! I am going to copy/paste as a document in my Camino folder. This is great!
  19. joecollins

    From Paris to SJPD

    I will be overnighting in Paris after my arrival from the US. I feel like that rest time will help my body adjust and be better suited for the walk.

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