So my friends are traveling via train from Paris to visit Normandy. We are only going to visit Normany for a day and are looking for the most efficient and convenient town to spend the night and travel to Normandy. I have heard both of these mentioned by different people. Which is most accessible to Normandy considering we have a rail pass? Any suggestions?
Posted by
la frette sur seine
448 posts
I'm sure someone more aware of trains will give precise advice, but a one-night city choice would be Bayeux.
Posted by
la frette sur seine
448 posts
I'm sure someone more aware of trains will give precise advice, but a one-night city choice would be Bayeux.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
Bayeux is about a 20-minute train ride from Caen. There are a few trains that go directly from Paris to Bayeux (with a stop in Caen). Otherwise you'll need to change trains in Caen.
Posted by
Loveland, Ohio, USA
20 posts
We did that last summer and stayed in Bayeux. We also did the tour thing as a way to get around easier (was recommended by a friend) since we only had 1 day. Also there was 6 in our family and doing the tour was more convenient. We wish we would have had more time to spend there but really enjoyed the short visit and it certainly was a very memorable experience.
Posted by
Westford, MA, USA
567 posts
Bayeux.
Posted by
Kirkland
223 posts
Bayeux. Arrive mid-afternoon, visit the Bayeux Tapestries (fabulous presentation) and spend the night. Schedule a Battlebus Tour (also fabulous) for the next morning, and either return to Paris (don't know how late trains operate between Bayeux and Paris) or stay a 2nd night.