I have had the good fortune to travel frequently to every continent since a teenager. I consider myself an intrepid traveler. I avoid taking structured tours. Being told when, where and with whom is not an adventurous educational vacation for me or my family. We prefer to get to know the people. The only exception to this rule was Russia and China. I purchase several guide books and do homework. It's exciting and a real learning experience. It's also a way to get my kids really involved in the trip. Be that as it may, we will be going back to France (can't get enough of this wonderful country) shortly and want to travel via public transportation to Mont St.Michel one day and the other to Omaha Beach. I realize that it would be better to spend the night in Caen, but I'm too cheap to spend the dollars for a hotel room when I have already paid for in Paris. LOL! I know I could take a tour from Paris, but I rather go by public transportation. Besides it's over $200 per person) I would appreciate some advice on the specific methods such as: Terminal, train, connection to bus, etc. I was thinking about renting a car but the 4-5 hour drive one way does not make any sense. Thanks in advance for any assistance you can give. By the way, the travel books that I use and have in preparing of my adventure is unclear on the best method.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
Either a hoax or not as much research as stated - - driving from Paris to Caen is only a tad over two hours, Paris to MSM is a bit more than three.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33851 posts
This is a duplicate of an identical post in To the West. Often better answers will come with one clear thread rather than a pair.
Posted by
Genesee, ID
1840 posts
Is this a hoax?
Posted by
Oak Park, Illinois
4535 posts
The Normandy beaches are next to impossible to visit with public transportation. You won't find that option in guidebooks because it doesn't exist. Even just getting to Mt St Michael is difficult and takes a couple days. If you rent a car, you could probably do it yourself in a day from Paris. But I'd highly recommend either 2 days or book a guided tour. Leave the driving to someone else.
Posted by
OP
USR, NJ
277 posts
Yes it was a duplication of the post. I wanted to make sure that I was able to cover the most available information.
Thank you for all your contribution. I appreciate it. Happy travels!