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France by Train

The 10 Best Day Trips From Paris by Train

You can take many easy day trips by train from Paris, including Versailles and the Loire Valley pictured here.

Once in Paris, it can be hard to wrench yourself away. The City of Light is home to some of the world’s leading attractions, more than enough to fill any vacation. Yet just beyond the city limits lie many enticing day trips from Paris by train. To whet your wanderlust, we’ve picked out some of […]

Paris to Monaco by Train

How to get from Paris to Monaco by train is explained in this article.

For Parisians and tourists, the shimmering charms of Provence and the French Riviera are irresistible. The stunning region is dotted with colorful towns infused with Mediterranean character. One highlight is Monaco, the tiny principality synonymous with mega-yachts, fast cars, and martinis “shaken not stirred.”  Speedy, frequent, and inexpensive trains from Paris to Monaco offer a […]

Paris to Chamonix by Train

This photo shows both destinations of the Paris to Chamonix train route, explained in our article called Paris to Chamonix by Train.

Traveling from Paris to Chamonix by train is a journey of extraordinary contrasts. From a crowded metropolis bursting with cultural marvels to a tranquil landscape of natural wonders. Two worlds separated by a 6-hour rail journey and one immense mountain range. Whether packing skis for snowbound adventures or looking for some of the finest summer […]

Paris to Bayeux & D-Day Beaches by Train

Traveling from Paris to Bayeux and D-Day beaches by train.

For most Americans, visiting the D-Day landing beaches and memorials to the soldiers who gave their lives in 1944 is a high point of any trip to France. The French government and local residents carefully preserve the memory of those who fought to liberate their country. There are many poignant and moving sites to visit. […]

Paris to Dinan & Brest by Train

Trains from Paris to Brittany, France include stops in Dinan and Brest.

West of Normandy is another jewel in France’s tourist crown, Brittany. The former Celtic nation has a remarkable history, its own language, and an unquenchable rebellious spirit. Bretagne (Breton: Breizh) is a land of contrasts. The region is made up of five “départements” in its north and west, including Côtes-d’Armor and Finistère, and the department […]

Paris to Marseille by Train

From Paris to Marseille aboard a TGV high speed train in France.

The Mediterranean Sea laps against a hodgepodge of blue, gray, and green buildings. The ancient Roman port city hums with a liveliness that can only be found in a metropolis like Paris, albeit on a smaller and more manageable scale. This is Marseille, one-time Greek colony, modern France’s second-largest city and capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte […]

Paris to Bordeaux by Train

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Bordeaux is far more than a destination for wine connoisseurs. France’s sixth-largest city bursts with historic monuments, intriguing museums, and absorbing diversions.  Numerous Paris to Bordeaux trains reach the ‘Pearl of Aquitaine’ in under three hours. With frequent Bordeaux to Paris trains for the return journey, it is even possible, with some hustle, to squeeze-in […]

Paris to Provence by Train

Train times, prices, routes from Paris to Provence.

Paris may be the big draw for first-time visitors to France, but the magic of Provence draws visitors back again and again. Rolling from the Alps down to the French Riviera, Provence stretches from the banks of the Rhône to the Italian border and encompasses some of France’s most compelling coastal destinations. Getting from Paris […]

11 Incredible Photos Showing the Insane Views of Traveling France by Train

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Train travel in France has it all — an extensive railway network sprawling across the country accessing impossibly beautiful scenery. And, wow, that scenery! Go ahead and book a window seat on your next SNCF rail journey because you’re not going to want to miss what’s on display outside. From the rolling verdant hills of […]

Paris to Normandy & Brittany by Train

Train information for Paris to Normandy and Brittany, France.

Heading out of Paris to explore France offers a world of tantalizing possibilities. Two regions that should not be overlooked are Normandy and Brittany. The neighboring coastal regions are home to epoch-defining histories, singular cuisines, and some of the most compelling destinations outside the French capital. They include the D-Day landing beaches near Bayeux and […]

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