Getting the guidebook in the Pensión Paris

[peregrina2000]

On another thread, some of us were talking about the difficulty of getting the guidebook to the Camino de Levante written by the Valencia Association, for US pilgrims in particular. Here´s one solution that Vanessa, one of the owners of the Pensión Paris, has offered.

If you give her a couple of weeks notice, she will be happy to go buy the guide for you and have it waiting in the pensión when you arrive. Make sure to tell her whether you want the English version (2009) or the newer Spanish version (2013). Though the English version is obviously more outdated, I´ve been told that it comes with an updated set of maps. Vanessa is hoping to work out some kind of more formal arrangement with the Association in terms of being a point of sale, but this is a first step.

In addition, when you write to the Pensión Paris for a reservation, indicating that you are a pilgrim, 2 € per night will be taken off the price.

This is a spotless, well located, family run pensión (That´s my shirt drying on the balcony ). You can contact them at info@pensionparis.com Buen camino to all the Levante pilgrims, I would love to go back! Someday, someday.... Laurie

 

[KinkyOne]

On another thread, some of us were talking about the difficulty of getting the guidebook to the Camino de Levante written by the Valencia Association, for US pilgrims in particular. Here´s one solution that Vanessa, one of the owners of the Pensión Paris, has offered.

If you give her a couple of weeks notice, she will be happy to go buy the guide for you and have it waiting in the pensión when you arrive. Make sure to tell her whether you want the English version (2009) or the newer Spanish version (2013). Though the English version is obviously more outdated, I´ve been told that it comes with an updated set of maps. Vanessa is hoping to work out some kind of more formal arrangement with the Association in terms of being a point of sale, but this is a first step.

In addition, when you write to the Pensión Paris for a reservation, indicating that you are a pilgrim, 2 € per night will be taken off the price.

This is a spotless, well located, family run pensión (That´s my shirt drying on the balcony ). You can contact them at info@pensionparis.com Buen camino to all the Levante pilgrims, I would love to go back! Someday, someday.... Laurie

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You're really great, Laurie. You decide and you do

 

[AZgirl]

Thanks, that really helps.

 

[nalod]

Laurie, you are meticulous in your practical attention to detail. You will have done a great service for many people. In relation to the pdf map changes for the 2009 English version I am sure they can be uploaded to a resource section (with the permission of the Levant people).

Looking forward to doing this route.

Dermot

 

[andy.d]

This is incredibly helpful Laurie. When I walked in 2009, the 2009 guide had just been published and there wasn't time for the Amigos to post a copy. I had to spend a few hours on a tour of the bookshops in Valencia to get one - fortunately El Cortes Ingles had one. Knowing one is waiting for you reduces stress such a lot.

Andy

 

[KinkyOne]

...In addition, when you write to the Pensión Paris for a reservation, indicating that you are a pilgrim, 2 € per night will be taken off the price.This is a spotless, well located, family run pensión (That´s my shirt drying on the balcony ). You can contact them at info@pensionparis.com View attachment 16286

Truly, Vanessa is very nice and helpfull. In perfect English. Even when not at the pension computer she answered the message! The discount is 2€ per room/night and no downpayment is required. Wow! Nevertheless I've send all our numbers, addresses, landing times etc. which might be helpfull for her. Up to this point I can only recommend it. 14€/pp/night (2-bedroom, shared WC & bathroom) in Ciutat Vella, that's a bargain, even youth hostels are more expensive!!!

Thanks, @peregrina2000

 

[trevorcc]

On another thread, some of us were talking about the difficulty of getting the guidebook to the Camino de Levante written by the Valencia Association, for US pilgrims in particular. Here´s one solution that Vanessa, one of the owners of the Pensión Paris, has offered.

If you give her a couple of weeks notice, she will be happy to go buy the guide for you and have it waiting in the pensión when you arrive. Make sure to tell her whether you want the English version (2009) or the newer Spanish version (2013). Though the English version is obviously more outdated, I´ve been told that it comes with an updated set of maps. Vanessa is hoping to work out some kind of more formal arrangement with the Association in terms of being a point of sale, but this is a first step.

In addition, when you write to the Pensión Paris for a reservation, indicating that you are a pilgrim, 2 € per night will be taken off the price.

This is a spotless, well located, family run pensión (That´s my shirt drying on the balcony ). You can contact them at info@pensionparis.com Buen camino to all the Levante pilgrims, I would love to go back! Someday, someday.... Laurie

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Hi Laurie, I have mailed Ivar but he is not sure, can you tell me if the passport from
"Amigos del Camino de Santiago" Valencia is a valid passport after April 2016 otherwise I will get one from Ivar and use after Sarria (which I do not what to do as I would like to keep it all on one). Is there a list of official fraternities in Spain. Hope you can help. getting so excited as 2016 is here and I am not that far away....Thanks

 

[peregrina2000]

Hi, Trevor,
I think you should just email the association and ask them, I'm sure they know. If your Spanish isn't up to that, let me know and I'll write and ask. Buen camino, Laurie

 

[peregrina2000]

Just got a quick response from the Association in Valencia. They tell me that they are currently in negotiations with the Cathedral and are hopeful their credentials will continue to be recognized as they always have been.

So that suggests there is some uncertainty. What I would do, Trevor, is use the Levante credential for all of the route, and in Sarria pick up an official cathedral credential and either stamp them both for the rest of the way, or just use the cathedral credential for the last 100 km.