Disembark in Lehavre on 5/12/19

[food snob]

Going to be on the Edge TA and and am disembarking in LR Havre, France and going to stay in Paris for a few days.  Have never done this before and am concerned about being able to get a taxi to the train station, dealing with luggage, etc.  my cousin is 75 and will have 2 pieces of luggage to deal with.

 

thought of trying to find a private car/driver but it sounds way too costly.

 

Are we crazy for trying this? Or is it doable.

 

thank you!

 

 

[LHT28]

usually  taxis  at the dock  it is  a short trip to the  train station it should not be an issue

maybe wait until most pax have left for the day  before leaving

 

[dogs4fun]

Yes, you should be able to get a taxi. You will need to manage getting your luggage on and off the train - it is possible for your cousin to take only one suitcase? We frequently use the trains in Europe but always limit ourselves to one piece of luggage each (plus a small backpack).

[Hlitner]

You will get a taxi at the port :).  Some of the taxis may not want to take the short haul (to the train station) but there are always some drivers who have no problem with the ride.  Just make sure to settle on a price before you get in the taxi.   We have sometimes lucked out and shared a large van/taxi for 5€ per person although some drivers will want 10€.  The last time we took the train with lots of luggage we had no problems at the Le Havre end...but were somewhat frustrated in Paris.  The taxi queue outside the station was very long and there were very few taxis.  DW and I finally decided to walk a few blocks (with all our luggage) to another taxi stand where we were finally successful in getting a cab.  By the way, our favorite taxi company in Paris is "G7" who actually has an English speaking number for when you may want to reserve or summon a taxi to an area without taxi stands.  Since we usually rent an apartment in Paris we always need a taxi when we are ready to leave...and will reserve with G7 the day before.  They have never failed us.  But this is not very helpful for outside train stations.

 

Hank

[LHT28]

I am guessing you have permission from the cruise line to disembark in Le Havre ?

If not I would  get that done ASAP

[food snob]

Yes I have the down line form all taken care of and paid the 65.00 fee

[food snob]

1 hour ago, Hlitner said:

You will get a taxi at the port :).  Some of the taxis may not want to take the short haul (to the train station) but there are always some drivers who have no problem with the ride.  Just make sure to settle on a price before you get in the taxi.   We have sometimes lucked out and shared a large van/taxi for 5€ per person although some drivers will want 10€.  The last time we took the train with lots of luggage we had no problems at the Le Havre end...but were somewhat frustrated in Paris.  The taxi queue outside the station was very long and there were very few taxis.  DW and I finally decided to walk a few blocks (with all our luggage) to another taxi stand where we were finally successful in getting a cab.  By the way, our favorite taxi company in Paris is "G7" who actually has an English speaking number for when you may want to reserve or summon a taxi to an area without taxi stands.  Since we usually rent an apartment in Paris we always need a taxi when we are ready to leave...and will reserve with G7 the day before.  They have never failed us.  But this is not very helpful for outside train stations.

 

Hank

Thank you