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CDG / ORLY airports to Normandy - 100 Euros one way > 4 hours

Posted by Steven Aguiar on Mar 3, 2021 12:00:00 AM

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Normandy American Heroes founder, Rudy Passera, takes his guests on the European battlefields and willingly shares his expertise on how to help travellers optimize their travel plans from the States to Paris, France. 

If you are coming to Normandy, your third choice is to take the Taxi to Gare Saint Lazare train station and take the train to Bayeux train station.

taxi sign

From Roissy Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Bayeux (Normandy) via Gare Saint Lazare (Paris train station) average one hour of transport with a Taxi

When you land at Roissy Charles de Gaulle Terminal 2, at each exit of the luggage claim area of each terminal (outside) you will find taxis.

The average cost one way to Gare Saint Lazare train station is around 70 Euros

Tip: a real taxi always has an illuminated sign and is registered. Pay the price that is indicated on the meter BUT most important ASK FOR A RECEIPT! Why? On the receipt is his license number, if you believe you paid too much it's then very easy to contact the Taxi company, not in the interest of the driver!

Important: avoid like the black plague false taxis waiting just outside the exit door of the luggage claim area, most of the time they are not declared, and if not declared not insured to transport passengers! Also, they will try to rip you off....

From Orly International Airport to Bayeux (Normandy) to Bayeux via Gare Saint Lazare (Paris train station) - average one hour of transport with a Taxi

When you land at Orly Sud or Ouest, at gate 14a, gate 32a and gate 48a you will find taxis.

The average cost one way to Gare Saint Lazare train station is around 50 Euros

Tip: a real taxi always has an illuminated sign and is registered. Pay the price that is indicated on the meter BUT most important ASK FOR A RECEIPT! Why? On the receipt is his license number, if you believe you paid too much it's then very easy to contact the Taxi company, not in the interest of the driver!

Important: avoid like the black plague false taxis waiting just outside the exit door of the luggage claim area, most of the time they are not declared, and if not declared not insured to transport passengers! Also, they will try to rip you off....

gare saint lazare

Gare Saint Lazare to Bayeux, Normandy - average 2h21 of transport with one stop in Caen (you stay in the train!)

When you face the entrance of the Gare Saint Lazare, all trains departing for Normandy are on the far right so easy to find.

Either you purchase your train ticket at Gare Saint Lazare (we don't recommend as you may miss the next train) or purchase it in advance, which we strongly recommend! Why?

If you purchase you train ticket at least 45 days in advance you will be able to travel 1st class at pretty much the same cost as a 2nd class ticket.

I.e., 15 Euros 2nd class, 20 Euros 1st class or 21.80 Euros 2nd class, 24.90 euros 1st class pending at what time you take your train etc.

This is the link to the SCNF website if you want to take care of it yourself: https://en.oui.sncf/en/

Normandy American Heroes can of course take care of booking your train ticket and charge you back.

A good choice of travelling if :

  • you are on a low budget
  • you are not in a hurry queueing for a taxi at the airport
  • you are fine to find yourself in a traffic jam during peak hours or due to an accident on the highway or Paris by-pass!
  • you are prepared to either miss your train due to traffic or paying the full price upon your arrival at the train station
  • you want to take the opportunity to see some of the highlights of Paris by asking the driver your preference - at an extra cost - another reason why it's a good idea to ask for a receipt as the driver will have to detail the itinerary
  • you don’t want to visit some incredible sites like Honfleur which inspired famous painters like Claude Monet on your way to Normandy

Honfleur

Topics: World War 2, World War Two, WWII, Paris, Bayeux

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