My husband and I plan to fly to Barcelona, spend 2 full days, and then take a train to Paris. We are not familiar with the train system and wonder if this is possible. Once in Paris, is it fairly easy to travel throughout the country by bus or train.

We would like to rent a place in Paris for a week. Does anyone have a suggestion. I am new to this site and eager to hear replies. Thanks.
MaureenW

A LOT of people are going to advise ypou to fly between the two and you can find the budget airline possibilities by going to either www.skyscanner.net OR www.whichbudget.com

Be AWARE that SOME budget airlines such as Ryanair use the Girona and not the Barcelona main airport at El Prat

As to the train...the easiest in some ways and also a more expensive option would be to take the night train between the two and you can get more information about that at www.elipsos.com

You can do it by day but it will involve some changes..they aren't hard to make but it may take longer.

There are many threads here about Paris rental apartments. Here is one that lists many options:

http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...ent-thread.cfm

It is possible to buy a PREM ticket for the overnight train from Barcleona to Paris - I think we paid 69E to be in a four person (same sex) compartment. We ended up traveling with some young French girls that we enjoyed chatting with for the evening. I think if you can get a PREM fare, its a heck of a deal!

I think we will fly. Next question. Where do we stay in Barcelona for 2 nights? Is the airport far from the city?

Any suggestions for a good tour group taking us from our hotel in Paris to Normandy?

"Be AWARE that SOME budget airlines such as Ryanair use the Girona and not the Barcelona main airport at El Prat"

Ryanair is now flying from El Prat as well as from Girona and Reus.