France Rail 'n Drive

Why be a tourist when you can be a traveler?

There’s no better way to create a one of a kind French vacation than with The France Rail ’n Drive from Rail Europe. It combines first-class rail travel with a rental car, providing you the necessary tools to explore the most famous and the most authentic parts of France. Starting in the rail city of your choice, it allows you to drive to small towns and remote villages, seeing parts tour buses never travel. In fact, in some cases the roads are so narrow they simply won’t fit. But you will. Blending into local culture and enjoying regional foods and wines, museums and lore that can only come from a back road experience. Your Rail Europe experts can supply you with a knowledgeable itinerary that can effortlessly guide you where you want to go, or follow nothing but your instincts. How great does that sound?

Here's what you get:

• 2 days of unlimited first class train travel on the national rail network of France.
• 2-day Avis or Hertz car rental with unlimited mileage and local tax included.
• 1 month to complete your travel.
• Choice of 8 car categories; 13 with manual transmission or 8 with automatic transmission.
• 3 additional rail days can be added to your pass.

Level of Service

First-class rail travel. Seats often recline with more space for luggage. It’s generally quieter with more business and adult passengers.

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