Eurostar fares from €25 and 25 fun facts about the top destinations!

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Eurostar trains are the gold standard for travel throughout Europe. Whether you're commuting from London to Paris via the Channel Tunne or aiming to explore the waterways of Amsterdam and indulge in Belgian frites in Brussels all in one day, Eurostar provides an efficient, convenient and speedy mode of transport – reaching speeds of 300 km per hour – to experience Europe.

Arrive directly from one legendary city centre to the next and save with tickets starting from €25 now through this Thursday, 7 March. Here are the specifics:

Travel between London, Paris and Brussels from €39

• Details:  Standard tickets, for direct routes, return is mandatory.

Other routes starting from €25

• Belgium and the Netherlands for just €25 one way.
• Belgium and France for just €25 one way.
• France and Germany for just €29 one way.
• France and the Netherlands for just €32 one way
• Details: Standard tickets, with no mandatory return

Get inspired with Rail Europe: 25 fun facts about Eurostar destinations

We are not just here to help facilitate a smooth booking experience, we are also passionate about sharing our knowledge of the incredible journeys to be had by train across Europe. Whether you're a history buff (did you know one of these cities was founded by the Romans in 50 AD?), a language enthusiast (ever heard of Le Ch’ti or Kölsch?), or a Disney fan (fun fact: Disneyland Paris was the first international park to open outside of the USA), a trip to any of these locations will be the ride of your life – pun intended. Here are 25 fun facts about these incredible destinations to spark your excitement for hopping on the railways.

Fun facts about London 

1. Big Ben isn’t actually ‘Big Ben’ at all. While millions of tourists include ‘seeing Big Ben’ in their London plans, it's important to note that Big Ben refers to the bell, not the tower itself, which is called the Elizabeth Tower.

2. Legend has it that there must always be 6 ravens in the Tower of London. It is believed that if the ravens were to ever leave the Tower, the Kingdom of England would fall. To counter this superstition and safeguard the Crown, the current Tower ravens on duty are named Jubilee, Harris, Georgie, Branwen, Edgar and Poppy.

3. Five Undergound stations are named after pubs. The tube stops of Elephant & Castle, Royal Oak, Manor House, Swiss Cottage and Angel’s namesakes are the popular pubs in their respective neighborhoods.

4. Rainy London isn’t as rainy as you may think. When it comes to annual precipitation, London is outranked by a number of wetter cities in Europe, including Glasgow, Zurich, Leeds, Munich, Naples and Ljubljana.

Fun facts about Paris

5. One of the world’s largest sundials is located in the Place de la Concorde: It is also Paris’ oldest monument. The cobblestones at Place de la Concorde hold Roman numerals, and the obelisk at the center serves as its pointer.

6. One of the most iconic pieces in Paris has to be repainted every 7 years: And no, it is not the Mona Lisa. Around 50 tons of paint is needed to retouch the masterpiece that is the Eiffel Tower every 7 years.

7. The population of Parisian dogs is larger than the population of Parisian children.

8. Got 8 months? Then you can see every piece in the Louve: Seriously, the scale of this museum is unparalleled. If you took just 30 seconds to view each piece of art on display, you would spend a whole 8 months walking those famed halls.

Fun facts about Amsterdam

9. Due to its elevation below sea level, the entire city is built on and supported by eleven million poles.

10. Amsterdam’s 165 canals stretch for a combined distance of 100 kilometres.

11. There are more bikes than people in Amsterdam. Does that mean some people have two bikes? No. It's more likely due to the number of stolen bikes and those resting at the bottom of the city’s iconic canals.

Fun facts about Brussels 

12. One out of every 10 Belgian people live in Brussels.

13. Brussels has two official languages: French and Dutch.

14. One surprising location in Brussels sells the most chocolates out of any spot in the world. Can you get where? It’s the airport, which sells around a kilo and a half of chocolate every single minute.

Fun facts about Lille

15. The world’s largest flea market in Europe famously takes place in Lille every September.

16. Lille is a popular hub for train travel through Europe due to its optimal location. With Eurostar, travellers can reach Paris in about an hour by train, Brussels in 35 minutes, and London in under 1 hour and 30 minutes.

17. Besides speaking French, locals also speak Le Ch’ti, which is a mix of Picard, French and Flemish.

Fun facts about Cologne

18. The Cologne Cathedral, which is the third tallest cathedral in the entire world, took over 600 years to complete.

19. Nearly 1 out of every 4 habitants of Cologne speaks some level of Kölsch, which is a mix of German, French, English and Prussian.

20. Kölsch is also a local beer that is lighter and a bit sweeter than other German beers. It can only legally be brewed in a small area surrounding Cologne.

21. The central city of Cologne was nearly entirely destroyed during WWII. Reconstruction efforts adhered to the original layout of the city during its rebuild.

Fun facts about Marne-la-Vallée

22. While most travellers come for Disney, La Vallée Village, an exceptional outlet shopping mall, is located nearby. Fashion fans can find luxury goods from some of the world’s most sought-after brands at a bargain.

23. Disneyland Paris is the largest of the Disney Parks outside the United States.

24. An intricate network of underground tunnels connects the different areas at the Disneyland Paris Park.

25. While one of Europe’s main draws is its castles, the most visited of them all is located right in Disneyland Paris in Marne-la-Vallée: the Sleeping Beauty Castle.

See it all with Eurostar

Whether you aspire to be the next person to visit the most-visited castle in Europe or witness Edgar and Poppy, the ravens, protecting the future of the British monarchy in person, getting there on a Eurostar train is the quickest, most comfortable, and now, one of the most affordable ways to travel. Book now, because this promotion will disappear faster than you can name the five London Underground stations named after pubs.

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