We are starting to plan a trip to France that will include Paris and Normandy.
We expect that we will travel sometime around September and October of this year. We probably will plan on 2 weeks and will include Paris, at least 3 nights in Normandy, and maybe a side trip to Lyon for a couple of days.
We have the flexibility to travel anytime so any suggestions for dates is appreciated.
I am tentatively expecting to take a train from Paris to Caen and rent a car to explore Normandy. I know that the Tapestry Museum is closed until later next year but we thought that staying in or near Bayeux would still be a good base to explore the area.
We have relied heavily on the Rick Steves Guidebooks for information but will appreciate anything additional anyone can relate from their experience.
Thanks.
Posted by
Irving
3547 posts
Can you book multi-city tickets in and out of Lyon and Caen airports? If not, Lyon will be the outlier on this trip making logistics more cumbersome.
Posted by
OP
Washington
11 posts
Just to clarify, I was planning to take the train from Paris to Caen and Paris to Lyon. Plan to rent a car in Caen and return it to Caen.
Posted by
Irving
3547 posts
When you arrive at CDG, take a direct Grande Vitesse train from the airport to Lyon (2h 15m). From Lyon, take a train to Caen that requires a transfer in Paris (5h) and pick up your car rental. Sleep in Bayeux and see Paris and the end of your stay