The way to Chartres -
an adventure
the other way round
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Pilgrimage from Paris to Chartres Cathedral with the famous labyrinth,
from 08/31/2003 to 09/06/2003 under the guidance of Gernot Candolini
together with 20 companions from Switzerland, Germany and Austria.
Arrival
in Paris on Sunday, 08/31/2003 in the evening.
Our accomodation was near the Eiffel Tower at the Assomptionist
Sisters in Rue Violet. First occasion to come to know. Dinner
in a small restaurant nearby. After that the Eiffel Tower*
attracted. Passing the first night in Paris.
*Here you can see the official
website of the Eiffel Tower ... Link
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Monday,
09/01/2003: In the morning we had an introduction about labyrinths.
In the noon we went with the subway to Saint Denis
to see the oldest gothic cathedral. In the afternoon we had Paris
at our own disposal. I have been at la Défense.
Passing the second night in Paris.
Tuesday,
09/02/2003: Departure with the backpacks, first line with the
subway to the cathedral Notre Dame, then hiking
on the old road of St. James passing the Rue St. Jacques to the
church St. Jacques and a small brasserie at the
corner. Then new march through Paris and its suburbs to to the
railway station Malakoff. Then with the train
to Rambouillet, where we visited the castle.
With the bus to Bel-Air into an ETAP-hotel for overnight accomodation.
Dinner in a pizzeria. We walked this day approximately 15 km.