Originally Posted by
Leo L.
If you start by flying to Paris, you most likely will need some words in French. This is one country, maybe the only one in EU, where locals try hard to stay away from speaking English. Nothing wrong or bad with the people, its just kind of a traditional animosity.
Regarding the crowds, yes, fall is the favorite season and given you have bright weather, there will be many.
But then, if you were seeking solitude you would not go the Camino anyway.
Anyway, you will work it all out and sure will have fun.