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Greetings to all pilgrims.
I have a dream to open a Pilgrim's Halt in the Charente Maritime about 4km on from Mirambeau. I've spoken to a lot of Pilgrims on this route and it seems there is a lack of reasonable accommodation in some sections. The idea would be to offer bed, evening meal, breakfast and a packed lunch at cost prices or whatever the pilgrim can reasonably afford. There would of course be showers and toilets, and for a small extra fee laundry facilities. I would much value input from those who have already travelled this route, or those who are planning to do so.
Thank you Fleur. I'll get back to you about the message soon. Very HelpfulI'm sure it would be very welcome. So little accommodation for Pilgrims in the Charente Maritime.
PS. for those doing the Voie de Tours I strongly recommend taking the train from Bordeaux to Dax as the path through the Landes is very dull.
It's certainly the most hypnotically monotonous part of the Camino I've ever walked, but there's a certain spiritual beauty as well as spiritual challenge in the impression that it gives of walking and yet never advancing ; but when you do actually pass that experience and find yourself in the oasis of a small village or campsite, the extreme warmth of the local people is made only more beautiful in comparison to the starkness of the hike.
As you are researching your future business, I'm wondering if you can perhaps gain useful information from others who track data: the French hiking association and the regional tourism office? Most French gites - along even the Le Puy - survive on the French walking groups, rather than the few long-distance pilgrims.Pilgrim's Halt in the Charente Maritime
As you are researching your future business, I'm wondering if you can perhaps gain useful information from others who track data: the French hiking association and the regional tourism office? Most French gites - along even the Le Puy - survive on the French walking groups, rather than the few long-distance pilgrims.
Greetings to all pilgrims.
I have a dream to open a Pilgrim's Halt in the Charente Maritime about 4km on from Mirambeau. I've spoken to a lot of Pilgrims on this route and it seems there is a lack of reasonable accommodation in some sections. The idea would be to offer bed, evening meal, breakfast and a packed lunch at cost prices or whatever the pilgrim can reasonably afford. There would of course be showers and toilets, and for a small extra fee laundry facilities. I would much value input from those who have already travelled this route, or those who are planning to do so.
Happy travelling.
Well if you see an odd bloke walking two boarder collies that's me. If you want to cut a couple of ups and downs out give us a shout.I hope you both manage to get your pilgrim accommodation plans up and running. I've just booked next Wednesday night at a chambre d'hote nr. La Frediere because I know Saint Jean d'Angely to Saintes will be too far for me to manage in one go. As far as I can see there are not many pilgrim beds between Aulnay and Saintes.
Morning, if you haven't started the day just to let you know we are on yellow warning for thunderstorms. I'm now walking towards Mazeray and have seen lightening. Safe travels. If you need a bolt hole I'm 1km past Mazeray.Thanks. I will be the old girl with a red rucksack and Nordic poles.
@ Tuesday Wild child it was great to meet you and your wife yesterday. Thank you for all your kind hospitality.
Hello! I will do the Camino (La Voie de Tours) by bike, from Paris to SJPP, and will pass by your place in September. Have you succeeded to open your dream about the "Pilgrim's Halt" then? If so, I hope to be able to halt there!Greetings to all pilgrims.
I have a dream to open a Pilgrim's Halt in the Charente Maritime about 4km on from Mirambeau. I've spoken to a lot of Pilgrims on this route and it seems there is a lack of reasonable accommodation in some sections. The idea would be to offer bed, evening meal, breakfast and a packed lunch at cost prices or whatever the pilgrim can reasonably afford. There would of course be showers and toilets, and for a small extra fee laundry facilities. I would much value input from those who have already travelled this route, or those who are planning to do so.
Happy travelling.
You should of walked it this year as we've had a distinct lack of rain.@Alisoun this is good news. As you have noted, there is a real lack of pilgrim accommodation on this route and in fact that is one of the reasons (the other being continual rain) that caused us to abandon it several years ago. I might just be tempted to have another go if the infrastructure improves!
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