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<DIV><SPAN class=830490518-06042001><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2>As
some people have mentioned, the Gare Montparnasse is the train station that has
the most trains going to Bayonne. However, I flew into Paris then took a train
right from the airport to Bayonne. It took about 5 hours. Then I took a train
from Bayonne to St. Jean that took about one hour. Depending on when your flight
is arriving in Paris you might consider this option rather than going into the
city and taking the train from the Gare Montparnasse. The only negative on this
Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bayonne option is that it has a limited schedule. I
believe I took the train around 2 in the afternoon. The train from Bayonne to
St. Jean left at 9:00 pm so I arrived in St. Jean at 10 pm. This was very late
for that town and when I finally got to the refuge, it was full. The two German
volunteers at the refuge were kind enough to call around and find me a room in a
private residence. My point is that there is a way of arranging your schedule so
that you don't have to go into the city to take a train to Bayonne. You can do
it from the airport. Check the website of the French rail line for the departure
times. <FONT size=2><A href="http://www.sncf.com">www.sncf.com</A></FONT>One
other important point if you are considering this option: buy the tickets for
both legs at the airport.(Paris-Bayonne; Bayonne-St. Jean) When I arrived in
Bayonne, the ticket booth was already closed. I was fortunate enough to have
bought the Bayonne-St. Jean ticket in advance. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Ellen McGinnis
[mailto:EMcGinnisaSABA.COM]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, April 06, 2001 8:15
AM<BR><B>To:</B> GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU<BR><B>Subject:</B> Paris to St.
Jean<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<P><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Hi. </FONT><BR><BR><FONT face=Verdana size=2>I
saw an email this week inquiring about the best way to get from Paris to St.
Jean and did not see a corresponding answer. I'm assuming it's via
train. Do you know what train station or where I can find the
information on how long the ride takes, schedules, etc..?</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Any information would be helpful.</FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Regards,</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>Ellen</FONT> </P><BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>