Sites close to Paris with train/bus routes to City

SqueaksDad
SqueaksDad Forum Participant Posts: 30

Am looking for recommendations on sites close to Paris (up to 20km or so) that have good train/bus services to the City and these can be accessed from the site either by walking or taking a local bus.

Thanks.

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  • Unknown
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    edited June 2018 #2
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  • meecee
    meecee Forum Participant Posts: 304
    edited June 2018 #3

    Also recommend Maisons- Laffitte, however if you want to be even nearer there is the Bois de Boulogne site which has apparently been improved from its previous rather tatty condition.  Another good one is La Belle Etoile south east at Melun which is close to a rail link, we visited this one last year, its near Fontainbleu and Vaux le Vicompte (if you like palaces)

  • old ludlovian
    old ludlovian Forum Participant Posts: 132
    edited June 2018 #4

    If you are going to use Madison's laffite

     

    put into sat nav 1rue Johnson this site can be a nightmare to fined come in on the n184 then on to d308 all other rds  very narrow keep a look out for signs for camping international on your right so many one way streets . they are just finishing swimming pool complex when we left in June 

  • Brallan
    Brallan Forum Participant Posts: 28
    edited June 2018 #5

    We did Maisons Laffite albeit a few years ago, would agree that the train service is handy and site a good base for Paris. Site was busy, school hols, but to be expected.

  • Jamsdad
    Jamsdad Forum Participant Posts: 275
    edited June 2018 #6

    Yes Maisons Lafitte is definately your best bet. Nice upmarket town, excellent rail links into central Paris( RER Line A) all in easy walking distance of the site. Unless you are towing a giant caravan the approaches are not a problem even though it looks as if you are getting into some narrow residential streets! Its not a difficult site to find if you follow the very good road signs for the site. I would strongly  advise booking in advance, and worth paying the extra for a riverside pitch.

  • CARCPORT
    CARCPORT Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited June 2018 #7

    Hi Jamstad,

    I will  be travelling to Maisons-Laffitte in September and having read your post I wondered if you could give me the best route in.

    I will be travelling from Camping Du Futur near Poitiers and Google maps takes me into the town via N186 - D386 -N13 -D186 -D159-D157.

    I have a Kia Sorento and towing a Lunar Clubman (7.31m).

    I noticed that "Thomamg" recommends N13 -N184 - D308.

    I haven't put the info into my satnav yet but having looked at both routes above they both look pretty narrow in places. What do you recommend?

    Thanks

    Carcport

     

  • old ludlovian
    old ludlovian Forum Participant Posts: 132
    edited June 2018 #8

    Hi car port  my route was coming in from the north a16 .your coming from south suggest a13  exit 7 d153 poissy then d308 .ignore sat nav come in on this route much better for towing then follow sat nav to site 1rue Johnson. if this helps coming out on way home rue Johnson turn left onto ave st Germain. second right rue de procession follow rd rue de romilly onto d308 .did this route with my mates twin axle 

  • CARCPORT
    CARCPORT Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited June 2018 #9

    Hi Thomamg,

    Many thanks for the info.

    I'll have another look on Google maps but will also awit a reply from Jamsdad.

     

  • Jamsdad
    Jamsdad Forum Participant Posts: 275
    edited June 2018 #10

    Just use the satnav- there is no real problem with the access... the route you are planning will be fine, just take care not to clip the curbs on the final couple of turns in the town! The satnav route will take you to the site without any great problem

  • old ludlovian
    old ludlovian Forum Participant Posts: 132
    edited June 2018 #11

    Quote acsi book use d308 then follow camp site signs not sat nav 

  • eurortraveller
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    edited June 2018 #12

    Camping Beau Village at Villiers sur Orge is easy to find when approaching Paris from the south - straight up the N20 from Orleans towards Paris and it's signposted to the right. About half a mile walk from site to  RER trains into the city.

  • CARCPORT
    CARCPORT Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited June 2018 #13

    Many thanks to Thomamg and Jamsdad for your help. I've had a really good look on Goggle maps and I'm sure I will be OK if I take it slowly.

  • H B Watson
    H B Watson Forum Participant Posts: 183
    edited June 2018 #14

    I really like Maisons-Laffitte, nice site and town. The access is fine as long as care is taken. The only problem I've had is when cars are parked close to corners on the approach, it can be a little tight.

  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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    edited June 2018 #15

    Agree with Watson, great site, tight access, good on site food, good local shops, good quick trains into Paris. Just watch for pickpockets on Paris underground and the ‘gold’ ring trick... 

  • SqueaksDad
    SqueaksDad Forum Participant Posts: 30
    edited June 2018 #16

    Maisons Laffite seems to get the thumbs up for a site so will head for that.   We will travel after school holidays so will be there probably first few days in September.    Can anyone give me an idea of cost per night at this time for motorhome - 2 people - + electricity?

  • Unknown
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  • Dunclair
    Dunclair Forum Participant Posts: 127
    edited June 2018 #18

    I too recommend Maisons La Fitte. Pay the few extra Euros for a riverside, full service pitch. You won't regret it. Just the sight of the massive barges on the river is an experience worth having.

    On sites in Paris, if you have any interest in history, visit the basilica of St Denis. It isn't one of the big name sites but it is the church where almost alĺ French queens were crowned, where most of them were buried and where most of the French kings were also buried. No history lesson, the Wiki will tell you all but the monuments are well worth your time.