Paris is more than just the Eiffel Tower and charming cafés—it’s the perfect launchpad for exploring some of France’s most incredible destinations. Just a short train ride away, you can find yourself ...

If there was ever a way to explore France without Paris on your itinerary, chances are you've gotta hit the rails! Given the ...

Taking the train is faster than flying for some short journeys within France, according to a new analysis. In 2023, France introduced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where there is a rail ...

“The American arrives in Paris with a few French phrases he has culled from a conversational guide or picked up from a friend who owns a beret.” — Fred Allen Le Havre, France • I’ve always been a fan ...

These days, a journey on the Orient Express, made famous by the renowned Agatha Christie novel, involves minimal mayhem and maximum luxury—think flowing champagne, rich décor and fine dining. It’s the ...

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It's often said that it's not the destination, it's the journey that matters, and perhaps there's no better example of that than train travel. In an era of hyper-productivity, we often find ourselves ...

Grape harvests, colorful foliage and local festivities make autumn a great time to take a scenic train or tram excursion. By Palko Karasz Lazy rivers, spectacular valleys cloaked in autumn colors, ...