France is a top 5 travel destination throughout the entire known world, and it has just about everything you need for a great vacation: a romantic city such as Paris, beautiful sandy beaches, a rolling countryside, spectacular mountain views and fine cuisine. France has and loves one of the most modern and not to mention high-speed rail networks in the world. The renowned TGV network will whisk you across the country in a just a few hours. And the Eurostar is heaven….central Paris to central London in a mere 2 hours 20 minutes. Here are some of my top tips for enjoying the trains in France.
It’s easy to see why high speed Eurostar rail network under the Chunnel beats air travel. There are no checked bag fees, no long security wait lines and of course no two hour advance check in headaches. It’s a breeze traveling from Paris’ Gare du Nord station to London’s bright new St. Pancras station. St. Pancras is almost a destination within itself with shops, restaurants, bars, and Europe’s longest champagne bar. For the best insider tips on traveling Eurostar, check out frequent Eurostar traveler’s Paris Perfect blog post for excellent suggestions, including which cars are most convenient.
Eurail pass travelers in France should be made aware that the high speed TGV trains and night trains require advance reservations, payment of a nominal fee. I highly recommend you reserve your train early to ensure your place, especially at peak travel times. When I arrive in one station, I usually visit the ticket window before I leave to make reservations for the next leg of the journey. You can also make reservations in advance from your travel agent from whom you purchased your pass, or directly on Rail Europe’s reservation page.
Without a doubt, Paris is one of the most amazing holiday destinations for families from all walks of life. Paris has something to offer everyone and vacationers traveling with their families are sure to be enthralled by the number of entertainment options available in this city that the entire family can enjoy. If you and your family are planning a trip to Paris, then here are five attractions that you must definitely not miss.
There are quite a lot of famous places to visit in France. Visiting all the hot spots and must visit places is not possible in a single trip because there are just too many places of interest and attractions. If this is your first vacation trip to France and you are confused about the popular travel places, here is a list of the top travel places that will give you a unique travel experience and many wonderful memories. If you’re going for a very long time I recommend looking into more options for your France Eurail Pass.
France is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, hands down. France offers a combination of art, culture, history and stunning scenery has helped cement itself as a dream location for many of us to visit, but in many cases, this is to experience the more well known areas of the country such as Paris and St Tropez. Many are not aware that along with these well-known locations, France is filled with exquisitely beautiful villages which to those who finally discover them. I hope you enjoy your trip to France and make sure it’s fun, safe and that you create memories to last a life time.