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Assistance for Camino beginning in Bordeaux

lavidabeuna

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Hello Folks,
I am planning to begin my walk to Santiago de Compostela from Bordeaux. I am already in Paris and I am struggling to find information to get me from Bordeaux to SPJJ. where can I find information about the route, where to stay, etc? Urgent assistance required..
 
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Hi! There is some info on the Tours Route section of the forum. I'm afraid I don't know it myself. This posted recently.
the-tours-route/topic14333.html

Bon chance et Buen Camino!
 
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Lavidabeuna,

Since you are in Paris now you can pick up a copy of the French guidebook La Via Turonensis published by editions Francois Lepere. See this link --http://www.chemin-compostelle.fr/ It covers everything you need -- route, accommodations, etc.

Bon Chemin and Buen Camino!

Margaret
 
Hello Folks,
Really appreciate all the responses. Here's the specific help that I do need -

P.S.: Perhaps some of these questions are answered or the information is online; I cannot read French so I am struggling with these.

A. Are there Alburgues from Bordeaux onwards? Where can I find information about them?

B. Is there a comprehensive Camino guide book with route maps and details of places to stay, in English for the route from Tours/Bordeaux to SJPP and SdC? Most importantly, where can I buy these guidebooks in Paris?

C. I am walking for the first time - and will be without Internet access. I will have a phone though. Is it a good idea to start from Bordeaux or should I stick to SJPP?

D. Can I get the pilgrim's passport in Paris or Bordeaux? If so, where?

I am planning to leave Paris on June 22nd, spend one night in Bordeaux and start from there.
Any tips, ideas will be greatly appreciated!
 
The first edition came out in 2003 and has become the go-to-guide for many pilgrims over the years. It is shipping with a Pilgrim Passport (Credential) from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
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