Normandy tour from Paris
May 29th, 2006, 06:43 PM
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Normandy tour from Paris
We were hoping to do a Normandy beach tour while we are in Paris. There is a company (Fat Tire Bikes) that provides for the travel from Paris to the beaches. It is more costly than going direct on your own, but I have not priced train fare for the trip from Paris.
We have never been to Paris and are not sure about traveling by train on our own. We are also not thrilled about renting a car and driving ourselves.
Any suggestions? Thanks
We have never been to Paris and are not sure about traveling by train on our own. We are also not thrilled about renting a car and driving ourselves.
Any suggestions? Thanks
Jun 6th, 2006, 02:19 AM
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I don't know which tours Underhill is referring to as both companies offer a bus tour and also a smaller van tour(about 7/8 people in which the driver is a personal guide). I did this tour a couple of years ago and recommend it. One gets picked up at your hotel at about 6 AM or so and returned there at about 8 PM. As close to a personal tour as you can get.
Jun 6th, 2006, 05:09 AM
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In May we went with this tour company,
http://www.paris-trip.com/tours.asp?id=7
and were not disappointed. They picked us up at our hotel @6:15 am and we returned to the hotel @ 6:20 pm. Very good English speaking driver. 4 couples in the van (plenty of room) and as you can see from the website, a very comprehensive tour.
Dave in PA
http://www.paris-trip.com/tours.asp?id=7
and were not disappointed. They picked us up at our hotel @6:15 am and we returned to the hotel @ 6:20 pm. Very good English speaking driver. 4 couples in the van (plenty of room) and as you can see from the website, a very comprehensive tour.
Dave in PA
Jun 6th, 2006, 03:48 PM
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I see the OP has already booked their tour, but for people reading this thread in the future we also went with www.paris-trip.com and had a wonderful daytrip. Our guide, Lionel, was excellent. We were picked up in a minivan at our apt. at 6:30am and dropped off about 7:00pm. A long day, but well worth it!
Jun 6th, 2006, 07:47 PM
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I did not book with Paris Trip simply because we need to go on a Tuesday and they only do tours on other days unless there is a full van. Since there are only 2 of us, we could not do their tour.
I will post on this tour after we get back. I am hoping it is a good tour. My husband is SO looking forward to going.
I will post on this tour after we get back. I am hoping it is a good tour. My husband is SO looking forward to going.
