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Peregrina, Thank you for your reply. I am still looking into other options for Normandy. Thanks for helping me zero in on the pickup point. That was very helpful.

Mpc524. Do you remember where you met the bus for the return trip? I understand that may have changed. But it would be good to know as they probably meet in the same area.

Thank you for the suggestion. I looked into several companies but all seem to be geared to six or seven people. Definitely not cost effective for two. If anyone is putting together a group like this we would certainly consider it.

We are booked on Viking Trade Routes of The Middle Ages in October. At the Paris (La Harve) port, we will be taking the Paris On Your Own, because other shore excursions are sold out. We are looking to hear from those with experience on this shore excursions about it's details. The duration of the excursion is 10.5 hours. As we understand it, the drive to Paris is about 3 hours one way (Ugh!). The description goes on to say 3 hours on your own. That leads us to believe they drive you around Paris for 1.5 hours before letting you off. As we have been to Paris before, we would like to utilize that 1.5 hours doing our own thing rather than driving around the city. What we would like to know is if they (Viking) will let you off the bus as soon as it reaches Paris. Also, if anyone knows the approximate location you can get off and where the pickup spot is. Viking says you can "probably" arrange this, but said you have to wait and ask the cruise director. Any help from experienced cruisers would be greatly appreciated.