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I have sent a mail to "l'Abri du Jacquet" in Saint Privat (the best choice in this town in my opinion).So I have tried the next town along Saint Privat d Alllier. I've inquired via email to a couple of Gites but both have not replied.
I have booked all my accom on the Le Puy via Booking.com or Gronze. I explain briefly who I am then ask about accomodation, mostly in English except for my opening remarks.Hi I am undertaking the Le Puy way commencing on 7 June 2024. For planning I have a Cicerone Guide by Dave Whiston. I have been trying to book dormitory style accommodation for the first stage to Montbonnet via email but all Gites listed in the guide have replied that they are fully booked. So I have tried the next town along Saint Privat d Alllier. I've inquired via email to a couple of Gites but both have not replied. Few questions;
Kind regards Andrew
- My emails are in english, should I use Google translator to translate into French.
- Is it normal for places to be fully booked out at this time of year.
- Can any one give me some suggestions on how to secure accommodation as I'm starting to be a bit concerned about getting a place to sleep each night.
Yes, but the french spoken southward from Pyrénées ! ;-)Gronze is in French
The walk is from Le Puy to SJPdP. Using Gronze camino Le Puy is what you need to look forYes, but the french spoken southward from Pyrénées ! ;-)
"El Camino de Le Puy (o Vía Podiensis) es el principal camino por Francia y la más importante vía de peregrinación medieval europea. La primera peregrinación documentada es la del obispo Godescalcentre los años 950 y 951. Se inicia en Le Puy-en-Velay, en la región de la Auvernia, y hoy en día recorren este camino miles de peregrinos. Está bien señalizado como GR-65, y presenta unos atractivos culturales y naturales de primer orden."The walk is from Le Puy to SJPdP. Using Gronze camino Le Puy is what you need to look for
Hi I am undertaking the Le Puy way commencing on 7 June 2024. For planning I have a Cicerone Guide by Dave Whiston. I have been trying to book dormitory style accommodation for the first stage to Montbonnet via email but all Gites listed in the guide have replied that they are fully booked. So I have tried the next town along Saint Privat d Alllier. I've inquired via email to a couple of Gites but both have not replied. Few questions;
Kind regards Andrew
- My emails are in english, should I use Google translator to translate into French.
- Is it normal for places to be fully booked out at this time of year.
- Can any one give me some suggestions on how to secure accommodation as I'm starting to be a bit concerned about getting a place to sleep each night.
Bonjour Andrew,Hi I am undertaking the Le Puy way commencing on 7 June 2024. For planning I have a Cicerone Guide by Dave Whiston. I have been trying to book dormitory style accommodation for the first stage to Montbonnet via email but all Gites listed in the guide have replied that they are fully booked. So I have tried the next town along Saint Privat d Alllier. I've inquired via email to a couple of Gites but both have not replied. Few questions;
Kind regards Andrew
- My emails are in english, should I use Google translator to translate into French.
- Is it normal for places to be fully booked out at this time of year.
- Can any one give me some suggestions on how to secure accommodation as I'm starting to be a bit concerned about getting a place to sleep each night.
booking / reserving ahead on the Via Podiensis is just how it is done ... if you want to be sure of getting an evening meal and a bed for the night esp. in the busy months ...Thanks for the reminder about Dave's spreadsheet @BlackRocker57. I forgot all about it but will now use in conjunction with other resources. Given what others have said about June (I thought it might be less populated with walkers/pilgrims) - I think I will at least book ahead until Conques for a start (I am now good up until Saugues with two initial short stages). I am laughing at myself because I have had resistance and, dare I say it, judgement about booking ahead. How the mighty have fallen. Hahaha!
ThankyouHi Andrew, I'm still in the research stage myself so can only advise what I myself have read:
1/ Definitely send your emails in French. Along the Le Puy (and in many other areas) lots of speak people do not speak any English. ( Let's face it why should they). It's one thing to write in booking.com in English because that automatically translates for you, but emails should always be in the appropriate language.
2/Dave's guide is great however you could also try Gronze. Plus, of course Miam Miam Dodo ( French), which has constant online updates available
3/ June appears to be considered a great time to walk because there are no French holidays during that period. Nothing I've read suggests that it's normally overly busy but perhaps many people are taking advantage of the fact that it's still spring and normally better weather?
Good luck, bon Chemin
Thankyou very much, Ill give that a try.I have sent a mail to "l'Abri du Jacquet" in Saint Privat (the best choice in this town in my opinion).
They answer they do have many beds on June, the 7th.
If you are interested, confirm the booking to them from their site (https://www.labridujacquet.fr/): "Nous contacter" among the menu in the upper left corner. Tell them if you want the dinner ("demi-pension").
They understand english.
Do not hesitate if you need more help.
I am starting on May 27th and have just about booked everything until Cahors. I am taking the Cele variant and was warned this section has limited accomodation. My hope is to start booking a few days ahead after Cahors.Thanks for the reminder about Dave's spreadsheet @BlackRocker57. I forgot all about it but will now use in conjunction with other resources. Given what others have said about June (I thought it might be less populated with walkers/pilgrims) - I think I will at least book ahead until Conques for a start (I am now good up until Saugues with two initial short stages). I am laughing at myself because I have had resistance and, dare I say it, judgement about booking ahead. How the mighty have fallen. Hahaha!
You should be okay come mid-June ... but for peace of mind you might want to drop in to one of the many very helpful «offices de tourisme» along the Way and ask them how busy things are ... and ... if you should reserve aheadHi, Thank you to every one that offered advice. I am booked through to Conques, using Dave's spreadsheet. I made inquiries with Gites that had websites and emailed my inquiry in French. Should I pre book further or wait to I'm on 'The Way'?
In your guidebook, if you can figure out that the gites have whatsap, give that a go. I found them much more responsive to that. The French also use translate.Hi I am undertaking the Le Puy way commencing on 7 June 2024. For planning I have a Cicerone Guide by Dave Whiston. I have been trying to book dormitory style accommodation for the first stage to Montbonnet via email but all Gites listed in the guide have replied that they are fully booked. So I have tried the next town along Saint Privat d Alllier. I've inquired via email to a couple of Gites but both have not replied. Few questions;
Kind regards Andrew
- My emails are in english, should I use Google translator to translate into French.
- Is it normal for places to be fully booked out at this time of year.
- Can any one give me some suggestions on how to secure accommodation as I'm starting to be a bit concerned about getting a place to sleep each night.
WhatsApp definitely the way to go ... and many gîte hosts now use it!In your guidebook, if you can figure out that the gites have whatsap, give that a go. I found them much more responsive to that. The French also use translate.
You can Whatsapp the (French) phone numbers that begin with “06”. You may get quicker responses.In your guidebook, if you can figure out that the gites have whatsap, give that a go. I found them much more responsive to that. The French also use translate.
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