Hi,
I am trying to do some initial research to decide where to visit this summer on a layover. Important to note, I may or may not be traveling solo as my husband and I will be flying through Paris on our way home from another destination. He may continue home but I am thinking of staying in France for a week of so by myself. I have been to Paris twice before so don't want to spend a lot of time there. I've been looking at visiting Chamonix but the summer crowds look daunting. I've also been considering Loumarin as it sounds like a more quiet summer alternative but I've just started my research. If I don't have my husband or daughter with me (my daughter may fly up to meet me) I don't want to rent a car and drive solo but I won't know her plans until we are closer to July. Any thoughts?
Posted by
OP
Hawaii
196 posts
Sorry about the typo in July
Posted by
Chicago
662 posts
Getting to Chamonix from Paris is probably 4-5 hours via train to Geneva and
train or shuttle from there.
The summer crowds are non-trivial but not impossible. The scenery is breathtaking.
It probably depends on your interests.
Posted by
Paris
7312 posts
Lourmarin without a car is a bit limiting, and the summer heat is not conducive to long walks between villages / long bus waits.
Chamonix is a better bet IMO.
Posted by
OP
Hawaii
196 posts
Forgot about that heat. Very good point although Chamonix feels like a hike. May start looking at Colmar instead.