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Thank you so much, I most definitely will order it. Would you know how it compares to the Miami Miami Dodo?For the camino (or Chemin Saint Jacques) between Vézelay and St. Jean-Pied-de-Port I used the Vézelay guide published by the Dutch Association of Saint James. It's based on the Dutch translation of the famous "yellow" guide: Voie Historique de Vézelay by Monique Chassain.
Great guide and also available in English. As a side note: there are two guides. One with the variant Nevers and the other with the route through Bourges. Very up to date accommodation listings and other helpful information. You can find them here.
EDIT: I see that the guides are even available as PDF-files, but I recommend you buying one (and keeping a PDF as back-up on your phone). Not only is it cheaper buying than printing it yourself, but your purchase will also help the Dutch Association to keep up the good work.
Plus the guide serves as a souvenir, handy notebook on the way and a useful reference book upon your return. Bonne route!
I'll check that out for sure. Thank you, you were so helpful.Also plenty of English guides of other routes available at The Confraternity of Saint James, they have an online shop.
IMHO, the only guide you need for the Le Puy route is the Michelin Chemins de Compostelle 161.
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You can buy it in the Le Puy cathedral for less than 7€. Here's a scanned first page of mine to give you an idea of what it looks like. No knowledge of French is necessary. Well worth the price. The first few editions had mileage errors so I would recommend that you buy the most recent version when you arrive.
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I used this site a lot because it shows pictures and prices of the accommodations, but knowing French is beneficial: http://www.chemindecompostelle.com/Selection/CarteFrance.html
I also love this site for planning: http://www.godesalco.com/plan
I have a two page list of accommodations which I found to be very handy. Feel free to PM me with your email address if you would like a copy.
IMHO, the only guide you need for the Le Puy route is the Michelin Chemins de Compostelle 161.
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You can buy it in the Le Puy cathedral for less than 7€. Here's a scanned first page of mine to give you an idea of what it looks like. No knowledge of French is necessary. Well worth the price. The first few editions had mileage errors so I would recommend that you buy the most recent version when you arrive.
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I used this site a lot because it shows pictures and prices of the accommodations, but knowing French is beneficial: http://www.chemindecompostelle.com/Selection/CarteFrance.html
I also love this site for planning: http://www.godesalco.com/plan
I have a two page list of accommodations which I found to be very handy. Feel free to PM me with your email address if you would like a copy.
If the Dutch have updated the guide it might be alright.
If you are on facebook can you send me a message to connect at Milka Milka.Click on my picture, then click on "Start a conversation" to send a PM.
P.S. Does anyone out there know if it's possible to attach a file in a P.M.? I can't seem to figure it out.
I am planning to do one of the Camino's in France. Can anyone recommend a guide that is in English as opposed to French?