22 June 2010

Wednesday 23 June at Samois



Samois sur Seine

Dear hikers,

This week, Daniel Perot will continue to lead us on the GR 2 along the Seine, this time from Fontaine le Port to Champagne sur Seine. Here is his information:

Ce mercredi 23 juin, nous continuerons le GR 2, depuis Fontaine-le-Port jusqu'à Champagne-sur-Seine. Le parcours se fera partiellement le long de la Seine, que nous quitterons plusieurs fois pour apprécier les forêts et les villages environnants. Le charmant village de Samois, où vécut Django Reinhardt, célèbre guitariste, compositeur et chef d'orchestre de jazz français, retiendra particulièrement notre attention.

Coïncidence : A l'occasion du centenaire de la naissance du jazzman, le Festival Django Reinhardt se déroulera à Samois, du 23 au 27 juin.
Infos sur le Festival : http://www.festivaldjangoreinhardt.com/

La distance de notre randonnée sera 18 kilomètres. Pour les personnes qui le souhaitent, il sera possible de regagner Paris à partir d'une gare plus proche. La distance sera alors de 12 kilomètres.

Wednesday 23 June we continue the GR 2 from Fontaine le Port to Champagne sur Seine. For the most part our path will follow the Seine, with several detours to appreciate nearby
 forests and villages. We'll pay special attention to the charming village of Samois, the home of Django Reinhardt, famous jazz guitarist, composer and orchestra leader. 

As it happens, the hundredth anniversary of his birth will be celebrated by a Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois 23 - 27 June. Full information at 
www.festivaldjangoreinhardt.com.

Our walk will cover 18 km. Those who want a shorter walk can catch a train back to Paris after 12 km.

Getting there At the gare de Lyon take the train GIMO at 10.05 direction Montargis, arriving at Melum at 10.31. There we change for train 51439 at 10.36 direction Montereau, arriving at Fontaine le Port at 10.47.

Return from Champagne sur Seine at 16.45 arriving in Paris at 17.41 or 17.44 arriving in Paris at 18.43.

Purchase a one-way ticket as the return will be from a different station. If you are coming from the suburbs into Paris and then on to Fontaine le Port, 
a six-zone Mobilis will be slightly cheaper and much more convenient than
separate tickets.

Meet at the head of the quay at gare de Lyon.

Bring a picnic lunch, water, good shoes and rain/sun gear, just in case.



If you wish to be informed of any changes or cancellations, please r.s.v.p. to daniel.perot@free.fr with your cell number if you have one and
your home phone if not.



Daniel
   09 50 56 65 26
   01 45 90 65 26
   Mobile (only the day of the walk) 06 99 20 70 79.

See you on Wednesday!

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