Special US$199/CAN$273 3-day 1st class France Railpass available from Rail Europe for travel this fall

White Plains, New York, August 31, 2004 - Who says nothing good lasts? This past winter, Rail Europe announced a special 3-day US$199/CAN$273 1st class France Railpass, good for travel this summer, and now that special offer has been extended through the fall, for sale through November 30 and for travel through December 31. Enjoy the start of the performing arts season, fall colors and France populated by the French themselves, rather than tourists, and save on rail travel all around the country. Rail Europe is a subsidiary of the French National Railroads (SNCF.)

Valid for any three days (consecutive or non-consecutive) within a one-month timeframe, the special US$199/CAN$273 1st Class France Railpass is perfect for shorter stays. For example, stay two days in Paris, then head to Lyon and Beaujolais country for a two days (just in time for the Nouveau Beaujolais) then on to Provence or the Mediterranean for two days of sparkling autumn sun and then take a quick ride back to Paris -- just 3 hours from Marseille by 186 mph TGV train. Children 4-11 pay half the adult price, under 4 travel for free.

Normally, a France Railpass provides four days of rail travel and costs US$252/CAN$346 in 1st class, US$218/CAN$299 in 2nd. Passholder bonuses include 50% discounts on Seine River cruises, travel on the Corsican railroads, and scenic rail route between Nice and Digne, and discounted admission to some tourist attractions in various French cities, as well as special fares on Eurostar.

Don’t wait too long, though. Good things do not last forever.

For more information, contact a travel agent or call Rail Europe at 1-888-382-7245 or 1-800-361-7245 in Canada. Or log on to the company’s award-winning web site: www.raileurope.com in the US or www.raileurope.ca in Canada.

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Photos: members of the press may download high-res photos of Eurostar and other European trains at www.raileurope.com/presspix