Jump aboard: summer rail travel across France now available

Millions of tourists are preparing to visit France this summer for the premier sporting event of the year, if not the decade. Airports are going to be saturated and cities are going to be flooded with fans coming to cheer on their countries' most elite athletes. But how are the fans, athletes and even beach-seekers supposed to travel through the waves of other fans, athletes and beach-seekers?

The easiest, most efficient and affordable way to zip to, from, in and around France this summer is, and will always be, by train. Start building your ideal itinerary on the open rails now because these trains are set to fill up quickly!

Summer tickets available for immediate booking

Life is a marathon, not a sprint. But this summer, due to limited availability on board trains in France and throughout Europe, treat booking your seat like a 100-metre dash. All of the following routes are officially available for purchase. On your marks, get set, book!

💺 All domestic travel around France 

• 👉Some popular routes for summer 2024 in France are: Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, Paris to Bordeaux, Lyon to Marseille, Lyon to Nice.
• 👉Availability is not restricted to high-speed trains to and from Paris. You can now also book mid- and low-speed trains to and from all regions of France.

💺 High-speed trains between Paris-Luxembourg 

💺 High-speed trains between France-Brussels 

💺 High-speed trains between France-Freiburg 

💺 High-speed trains between France-Italy

• 🏷️ Tickets for travel between France and Italy starting at €39

Compare prices and departure times for all upcoming journeys through the beginning of September, then book your seat to lock in your adventure right on Rail Europe.

6 months of adventures in Europe starts now!

Now that travel through the beginning of September is available for purchase, that means that there are almost 180 days of excitement, growth and experiences to be had in front of you. How will you spend that time?

Cheer on your country’s teams 

You might be staying in Paris to watch volleyball beneath the Eiffel Tower, going south to root for your country's sailing team in Marseille, heading to Nantes for heart-pumping football matches or watching the world’s fastest cyclists at Versailles. Wherever the match, race your way there aboard a high-speed train.

Disconnect from work and reconnect with nature

Summer vacation isn’t just for kids! This summer, reconnect with your natural side, be it beachside in Nice, surrounded by the Alps in Grenoble, surfing in Biarritz or hiking in the mountains of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Head into nature aboard the most environmentally-friendly method of travel, train travel.

Immerse yourself in ‘la langue française’

There is no better way to learn a language than in a country where it is spoken, and France has no scarcity of language learning opportunities to consider. Don’t know where to ‘commencer?’ Start by looking into language schools in Paris, immersion programs in Lyon, intensive courses in Montpellier, private tutors in Nice and language exchange meetups in Bordeaux. You won't regret it!

Travel with all five senses

The way to a full heart in France is a full stomach. Taste the beauty of France by the plate and glass-full. You cannot go wrong by just walking into a local boulangerie and trying whatever is fresh out of the oven, but if you’re a planner, here are some regional recommendations that you should not miss.

Lyon:

🍽️ Dish: Quenelle de Brochet

🍮 Something sweet: Tarte Tatin

🍇 Wine: Beaujolais

Marseille:

🍽️ Dish: Bouillabaisse

🍮 Something sweet: Navette de Marseille

🍇 Wine: Bandol

Bordeaux:

🍽️ Dish: Entrecôte Bordelaise

🍮 Something sweet: Canelé

🍇 Wine: Bordeaux (Red)

Burgundy:

🍽️ Dish: Boeuf Bourguignon

🍮 Something sweet: Crème de Cassis

🍇 Wine: Pinot Noir

Provence:

🍽️ Dish: Ratatouille

🍮 Something sweet: Calisson d'Aix

🍇 Wine: Côtes de Provence

Normandy:

🍽️ Dish: Moules Marinières

🍮 Something sweet: Tarte Normande

🍇 Wine: Cider

All aboard! Your European adventure awaits

In just six months, you can brush up on your language skills, meet new people who can change your life, immerse yourself in a new culture and get to know yourself better all the while. What will you do in the next 6 months? Where will you go?

Wherever you go, do it the fun, green, and most convenient way – by train!

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