Use the TGV to reach all corners of France
The train de grand vitesse – fondly known as the bullet – travels at speeds of up to 350 km per hour to reach some 70 towns and cities in France. The extensive TGV network radiates from Paris, making it easily accessible. Eurostar Connections tickets allow you to travel to Paris by Eurostar and onward by TGV to 61 destinations across the country.
Trains and booking
The TGV high speed train operates at speeds of up to 350km/h, linking over 70 main cities in France. Reservation is compulsory and booking opens 90 days before the date of departure. On board, there is a bar-buffet car where customers can purchase drinks and hot or cold meals, along with vending machines. On some TGV trains there is a family space and nursery available in standard class. The family seating area consists of 4 seats around a foldable table with a games board. The nursery is located close to the family space, allowing both parents and children to enjoy their journey.
Routes and Destinations
The TGV system radiates from Paris, taking in main routes and many tributaries, giving access to dozens of towns and cities. It covers these major areas of France:
- West from Paris into Normandy, including Rouen and Le Havre; the Loire Valley including Le Mans and Nantes; Brittany as far as Brest.
- South West from Paris, including Bordeaux, Bayonne, Toulouse, Perpignan and Montpellier.
- South East from Paris, taking in Dijon, Lyon, Avignon and the Cote d’Azur.
- East from Paris is the new TGV Est Européen line. With their comfortable designer carriages, TGV Est trains bring the fascinating regions of Champagne-Ardenne, famous for its sparkling wine, and Alsace-Lorraine, with its unique German-influenced culture, within easy reach. 33 towns and cities are on the route, including Nancy and Strasbourg. With TGV Est, the west of Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg, are all easily reachable and even travel between east and west France is easier, as the journey can be made without changing at Paris. For example there are 5 services a day from Paris to Luxembourg
Eurostar Connections Fares
These tickets include the Eurostar train to Paris, Lille or Marne-La-Vallee together with onward travel to 61 destinations in France – and you can stop over in Paris, Lille or Marne la Vallee for up to 24 hours.
Sample cities easily accessible from the UK, with journey times from London and the starting price for standard class fares are:
Strasbourg: From 5h 09m, £89 return
Tours: From 5h 05m, £79 return
Lyon: From 4h 56m, £99 return
Bordeaux: From 6h 22m, £99 return
Marseille: From 6h 17m, £109 return
Montpellier: From 6h 37m, £109 return
Avignon: From 5h 51m, £109 return
Toulouse: From 08h 46m, £109 return
Dijon: From 4h 33m, £79 return
Reims: From 3h 37m, £79 return
