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  1. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    Le Puy to Santiago questions

    Le Puy route and the Camino Francés are both amazing and different! And by the time one has walked for a month, some "groove" definitely settles... Yet I think it's not really about the path one chooses or the distance or the time, but about what's happening within. It's different for everyone...
  2. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    Le Puy route during Easter Week?

    It will be the Spring Break! To keep it simple, it will last from April 1st to April 24th. 1/3, 2/3 or all of France will be off at a time, depending of the week. Le Puy-Conques is the most popular and crowded stretch of Le Puy route (nothing like the CF though), so this plus Spring break plus...
  3. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    Le Puy Route or Camino Portugues?

    Merry Christmas to you! ;)
  4. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    Le Puy Route or Camino Portugues?

    Yes, there are :) The cheapest places are ~10€/12€, many have kitchens. You'll find camping grounds too (note that some may be just as expensive as the nearest pilgrim's gite...) Many accommodations allow campers in their garden, for a cheaper price than the beds inside (~6€, with access to the...
  5. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    Cycling Le Puy to SJPdP

    A quick answer would "no"... but as always, there is plenty room for moderation. (Note: I'm not a biker, but...) First thing to know, the French route and the routes in Spain(-Portugal) are not comparable when talking about the paths and their physical features. Advises can not apply to one...
  6. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    Le Puy Route or Camino Portugues?

    Yeah, I did too! And what to say of their everlasting discontentment and complaining? I agree, earplugs is a must! Bloody French people!!! (Just to say, I'm French myself) (and sometimes, I really wish I had earplugs close at hand! Better smile and laugh...) (Lovely French people!) ;)
  7. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    Le Puy Route or Camino Portugues?

    I have not done the Portuguese, but I feel from your post that Le Puy route attracts you more (?). Regarding that, I'd say go for this one! Here's some tips about this route: October in France tends to have a nicer and nicer weather. It would be definitely colder than Portugal, but still nice...
  8. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    Le Puy route anyone?

    Yep... sleeping outside without a tent :p Seriously (although no tent is seriously doable!), there are some donativos along Le Puy route, but like said, gites are 10-12€ for the cheapest ones. Difficult to sleep inside for less...
  9. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    French gite looking for hospitalieros

    How nice!!! Congratulations!!! I'm really happy for you!!! :) First, serve with heart and smile. Then, still improve your French ;) Finally, do your best! Enjoy! :)
  10. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    French gite looking for hospitalieros

    I'm sharing this facebook announcement, not knowing more than what it says... Although, I guess one has to speak French! And I know some here do ;) If you're interested, why not give it a try? :) I've "translated" the phone number from French to international in the translated announcement. ---...
  11. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    Whoops, I Did it Again...

    Whoops... you did it again! But at the end... "You're not that innocent!" ;) *How come I still remember this?!? :eek:* Nice plans ahead! You'll love Paris. And Le Puy. And the Camino, of course! :) Bon Chemin!
  12. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    visit Lyon

    Hi Kathy, welcome :) Lyon is a nice city, second after Paris in size, population and importance in France. There are lots of things to do and to see, it's pretty hard to tell you what to do! And it also depends on your touristic preferences. Lyon's tourist office will certainly help you there :)...
  13. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    Lyon to Le Puy on foot

    When it comes to the Camino de Santiago, the FFR is not necessarily the right source (except for the 4 major routes) if you want to follow Caminos. In France, they are left to be created and taken care of by regional associations (except, again, for the 4 major routes) The one for your stretch...
  14. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    How busy is the Le Puy route starting in late July?

    Beginning of July is the least busy for the Le Puy route (~2 first weeks) Pensioners are back home from their vacation in June and other people (workers, parents, kids, ...) start to leave by mid-July. If you can move your vacations a little earlier... :) Bon Chemin!
  15. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    Average daily budget

    A budget really depends on your way to travel... I've done 2 Caminos that were going through France with respectively an average budget of 10€ and 5€/day, all included. Sure enough, at such a price, camping, bivouacking and self-made cooking were in order, still with occasional gîtes. I also did...
  16. Marion-SantiagoInLove

    SIM cards in France

    Hi Renate, Orange was for a long time the only operator in France and it is still the only one to build and maintain the whole telecommunication network. That's why their prices are more expensive, but it's also supposed to be a guarantee to be able to use your phone in remote areas. It's...

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