We are a senior couple, who would like to visit the most imporant sightseeing places in Normandy. We are nervous about renting a car, and I would like to know what would be the easiest way to get from Charles de Gaulle airport to Bayeux. Once there, we would like to join day tours to be taken around. Can someone advise about getting from the airport to Bayeux please?
Posted by
Long Beach, Ca, usa
2593 posts
From the airport take a taxi to Gare St Lazare (fixed price cost for up to 4 passengers with luggage is 56 euros). Or take the metro there, but a taxi, though costlier, is easier. Be sure to get a taxi from the official taxi queue, noit from someone who approaches you at the airport.
The train to Bayeux from the train station (St Lazare) takes about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Prebook your tour. Lots of people here recommend Overlord Tour Co, but there are many other good, reliable ones. We have always done our own driving around, but are comfortable driving in France. There are half-day tours and all day tours. From what I have read, an all day tour is better. Full day tours cost about $150.00 per person.
What month are you going? If this summer, I would nail down my tour and lodging reservations very soon.
Put "DDay Tours" in the search bar above to find recs for the tours on this forum.
Bonne chance!
Posted by
Downingtown, USA
2721 posts
As above, great information. We took train last year after.arriving on the Eurostar from London and when arrived in Bayeau there were several taxjs waiting at the train station. Took taxi to a B&B and the next day were picked up there for our one day tour. We splurged for a private tour with HQCompany tours and it was one of the best ever experiences. We are staying there again next .month and doing their tour again with our family. good luck. I think they also do group tours which are as stated about $150.00 each. Good luck.
Posted by
Middletown, RI
1470 posts
As mentioned, for two people with luggage: official, fixed-rate taxi to Gare Saint-Lazare, train to Bayeux (no reservation needed), and arrange for your tour guide or hotel to pick you up. I usually go solo, so I take the RoissyBus (13€ per person, leaves right outside of arrivals) to the Opera Garnier, which is a 7-minute walk from Gare Saint-Lazare. Don't waste your mental or physical energy navigating the train and Metro on arrival.
Posted by
3726 posts
Most of the popular hotels in Bayeux are an easy walk from the train station - as long as you don't have too much luggage, and the luggage you have has wheels.
Posted by
OP
2 posts
Thank you for all the helpful suggestions. I have another question: Would you stay in Giverny or Vernon if you wanted to see Monet's house and gardens? We will be there for two days. Which town will be the better option? Thank you!