french country towns close to paris
Mar 31st, 2007, 09:16 PM
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If you do a topic search here you will find informaion on both areas. Both are very enjoyable for different reasons--so it would be a personal decision. Both are do-able
You don't have to drive out of Paris. You could train to a nearby city, i.e. Fontainebleau, to pick up the rental. We enjoyed lunching in Fontainebleau and visiting Moret s/Loing and Vaux le Vicomte as we headed into Burgundy. Or as suggested train deeper into Burgundy to Dijon or Lyon to get the car.
You don't have to drive out of Paris. You could train to a nearby city, i.e. Fontainebleau, to pick up the rental. We enjoyed lunching in Fontainebleau and visiting Moret s/Loing and Vaux le Vicomte as we headed into Burgundy. Or as suggested train deeper into Burgundy to Dijon or Lyon to get the car.
Apr 1st, 2007, 06:20 AM
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Hi lj,
>i meant train to bordeaux, then spend four days in the dordogne.!!<
Also a good idea. Do you like duck?
See my trip report:
http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...p;tid=34676645
I suggest that you train to/from Libourne. It's much easier to get to/from than Bordeaux.
>i meant train to bordeaux, then spend four days in the dordogne.!!<
Also a good idea. Do you like duck?
See my trip report:
http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...p;tid=34676645
I suggest that you train to/from Libourne. It's much easier to get to/from than Bordeaux.
Apr 1st, 2007, 06:23 AM
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Hi Khori
>What is the TGVEst? ..Is there a website for schedules?<
It is the new high-speed train from Paris to Strasbourg. Starts June 10.
Schedules are at www.voyages-sncf.com.
>What is the TGVEst? ..Is there a website for schedules?<
It is the new high-speed train from Paris to Strasbourg. Starts June 10.
Schedules are at www.voyages-sncf.com.
Apr 2nd, 2007, 12:20 AM
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hi klondike and ira
am looking into the towns you have suggested, as training to bordeaux seems a little far when we are arriving at 2.30pm- dont wish to spend the whole day travelling
regards
lynette
am looking into the towns you have suggested, as training to bordeaux seems a little far when we are arriving at 2.30pm- dont wish to spend the whole day travelling
regards
lynette
Apr 2nd, 2007, 07:00 AM
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Hi Lynette,
Libourne is just outside Bordeaux.
>we are arriving at 2.30pm-
Oh dear,
From CDG2 the last train to Libourne is at 13:45
There is a 15:42 to Bordeaux that arrives at 20:00.
You could make the 17:15 from Paris Montparnasse arriving Libourne at 20:51.
Check train schedules for Roissy to Bordeaux, Libourne, Dijon and Auxerre at www.voyages-sncf.com.
Ditto from Paris.
Libourne is just outside Bordeaux.
>we are arriving at 2.30pm-
Oh dear,
From CDG2 the last train to Libourne is at 13:45
There is a 15:42 to Bordeaux that arrives at 20:00.
You could make the 17:15 from Paris Montparnasse arriving Libourne at 20:51.
Check train schedules for Roissy to Bordeaux, Libourne, Dijon and Auxerre at www.voyages-sncf.com.
Ditto from Paris.
Apr 3rd, 2007, 12:18 AM
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thanks grace and ira
murphys law, the minute i posted the previous question, i managed to get in to the english version!
next question.
if arriving in to orly west, which train station should i look at to train out of paris
thanks for all your help
lynette
murphys law, the minute i posted the previous question, i managed to get in to the english version!
next question.
if arriving in to orly west, which train station should i look at to train out of paris
thanks for all your help
lynette
Apr 3rd, 2007, 12:21 AM
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ira
just re-read your suggestions.
and realize you suggested to look at roissey station.
i swear im not dizzy! just snowed under multitasking with far too many children nipping at my heels!!
just re-read your suggestions.
and realize you suggested to look at roissey station.
i swear im not dizzy! just snowed under multitasking with far too many children nipping at my heels!!
Apr 3rd, 2007, 01:24 AM
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It's not exactly a "small" town, but I believe it's a must-see if you're near Paris. Chartres is quaint, charming, and accessible. Plus it has one of the world's most interesting cathedrals. I highly recommend it.
Also - don't miss Versailles while you're in the area.
These two stops will rank high in your list of memories for this trip.
Bon voyage.
Also - don't miss Versailles while you're in the area.
These two stops will rank high in your list of memories for this trip.
Bon voyage.
Apr 3rd, 2007, 05:06 AM
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Hi LJ,
>if arriving in to orly west, which train station should i look at to train out of paris...
That changes things.
I had assumed that you would be at CDG.
Shame on me.
From ORY you have to go into Paris.
Look up schedules for "Paris" to Dijon, Bordeaux or Libourne. Sncf will tell you your departure station.
If you decide on Burgundy, you could take the train to Auxerre or Troyes and get a car there.
>if arriving in to orly west, which train station should i look at to train out of paris...
That changes things.
I had assumed that you would be at CDG.
Shame on me.
From ORY you have to go into Paris.
Look up schedules for "Paris" to Dijon, Bordeaux or Libourne. Sncf will tell you your departure station.
If you decide on Burgundy, you could take the train to Auxerre or Troyes and get a car there.
