Camino Francés Day 1: Paris - Saint Jean-Pied-de-Port
Today is the first day of my Camino journey to Santiago de Compostela. I left my Paris hotel at 6 AM, feeling both excited and nervous as I walked to Gare Montparnasse to catch my train to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Paris was under a grey sky when I departed, and I arrived in Saint-Jean to downpour, hoping it wasn't a sign of things to come.
At the pilgrim's office, I got my pilgrim passport and chatted with others in line, sharing excitement and nerves while exchanging my first "Buen Camino." After receiving information about crossing the Pyrenees, I checked into my gîte and explored the town, amazed by the views. I made friends with those staying in the same gîte, and one of them invited me to walk together—an offer I gladly accepted.
Route Detail
Distance: 817.9km Gare Montparnasse to SJPDP Train Station
Time: 6h 29m (transportation time)
Transportation
Train Paris - Bayonne €90
Train Bayonne - Saint Jean-Pied-de-Port €11.1
Accommodation & Food
Gîte Bidean (booked direct) €18
Food €15.4
Pilgrim Passport €2
