Easter on the Via Limovicensis

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Sugaree

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V. de lay April 2019, April 2023, poss return 2024

• Yesterday at 3:07 PM

• #1

Hi, we arrive in France on April 8 and will start our walk in Ste. Foy La Grande, as we have been section-walking. We're wondering if we'll have difficulty with lodging and food over the Easter weekend. The official holiday is the Monday after Easter. We'll be about 10 days into our walk by Good Friday, doing at least 20km a day but we can do longer if necessary. I estimate we'll be in the vicinity of Sault de Navaille by that time. Anyone have any idea what we might expect?

 

Kitsambler

Jakobsweg Junkie

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SJPP 2023

• Yesterday at 3:30 PM

• #2

If you were on the Podiensis (Le Puy route), I'd say to book in advance, but the Vezelay route will be far less populated. Still, it would be a good idea to contact the lodgings (see your guidebook) directly to 1) see if they'll be open and 2) whether they will take a reservation [and 3) whether other services in town will be open or closed]. Bon chemin!

 

jouffroy47

Pam

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Francés, Podiensis, Arles, Aragonés, Vézelay....

• Today at 2:09 PM

• #3

Kitsambler said:

If you were on the Podiensis (Le Puy route), I'd say to book in advance, but the Vezelay route will be far less populated. Still, it would be a good idea to contact the lodgings (see your guidebook) directly to 1) see if they'll be open and 2) whether they will take a reservation [and 3) whether other services in town will be open or closed]. Bon chemin!
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I agree with Kitsambler--I would call ahead to find out.

 

Last edited: Today at 2:14 PM

Johnnyjenga

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April 2024 Portugues

• Today at 3:05 PM

• #4

I believe your big challenge will be getting meals. In these small villages, Where there might only be one place serving food,the Restaurants and cafés Frequently close on Sunday and Monday, in this case where you’ll be traveling over Easter, it could be more of a challenge. You might want to consider stocking up on Saturdays, just in case.

 

Kitsambler

Jakobsweg Junkie

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SJPP 2023

• Today at 3:08 PM

• #5

Johnnyjenga said:

the Restaurants and cafés Frequently close on Sunday and Monday

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This seems to be the case throughout France, Holy Week or not.
PS. They also seem to close up whenever they see me coming, regardless of the day of the week.