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Travel: 6 European capitals accessible by direct train from Paris

Amsterdam, London, Berlin... Yes, all these capitals are accessible from Paris by train, without even having to make a connection. We explain how.

New train service to Brussels from Paris, from €10

On Thursday, December 5, SNCF announced the opening of a new slow train service between the French capital and Belgium, with fares starting at just €10.

Ephemeris for August 26 in Paris: Opening of the first railway line from Paris

On August 26, 1837, the first railroad line out of Paris was inaugurated. This new railway line, which was also the first in France to be built solely for passenger transport, linked the capital's 8th arrondissement to Le Pecq station in the Yvelines.

Unusual: board a vintage train on the Chanteraines park railroad (92)

Parc des Chanteraines, located in the towns of Villeneuve-la-Garenne and Gennevilliers, is one of the largest green spaces in the Hauts-de-Seine department. As an added bonus, the park also boasts a railroad, where you can board an old-fashioned train on certain days of the month.

SNCF: double bass, harp, cello... What instruments can be carried on a TGV?

Are you a musician who needs to travel for a concert? If you can't take your car or plane, go green by taking the TGV, but beware: not all musical instruments are allowed on board. What instruments are authorized or refused on SNCF trains? Here's the lowdown!

The Chemin de fer des Chanteraines celebrates its 40th anniversary with a free weekend of events in May.

This year, on Ascension weekend 2024, a major event is taking place in Gennevilliers' Parc des Chanteraines: and with good reason, it's a special occasion, as the Chemin de fer des Chanteraines celebrates its 40th anniversary that weekend.

Travel by train: 11 destinations accessible by night train from Paris

Fall asleep in Paris only to wake up in another city: that's the promise of a one-way overnight train journey, to spend an unusual night in a sleeper car. For a weekend of 2, 3 or 4 days, here are our ideas for getaways far from Paris and its daily grind.

SNCF: winter vacation train tickets go on sale this Wednesday, November 15

With the Christmas vacations still to come, it's already time to get ready (or at least think about) the February 2024 vacations, scheduled from February 10 to March 11, 2024, depending on the zone (A, B or C).

Good deals: PasseTonBillet, the platform for reselling and buying tickets at low prices

You've booked a ticket for that concert, train or plane, and now you can't or don't want to go? There's now a platform where you can resell your ticket without losing too much money!

SNCF: it is now possible to free your OUIGO seat at the last minute and get your money back

It's the big news for back-to-school 2023: from now on, the SNCF is introducing a new initiative that lets you free up your seat on board an OUIGO train at the last minute, in exchange for a voucher.

Paris - Brussels cheaper but slower for the 2024 Olympics?

SNCF and its Belgian counterpart SNCB are preparing a cheaper, conventional-speed alternative for the Paris-Brussels route for the 2024 Olympic Games. Initially planned for late 2024, this new line could be in service as early as July 26, in time for the Paris Olympics.

SNCF special offer: the Avantage card at half price until September 5

Watch out for this great offer! From August 29 to September 5, 2023, the SNCF is launching a 50% promotional offer on its Avantage card. Now's the time to take advantage if you want to travel for less!

SNCF offers 300,000 low-price tickets for August: find out how to benefit

This summer, the SNCF is offering a real bargain for anyone taking last-minute action: 300,000 low-price TGV and Intercités tickets for August 2023. These tickets go on sale on July 31 and August 1ᵉʳ 2023, so you'll need to be reactive!

Vacations: where to go to the seaside less than 3 hours from Paris by car or train?

Paris Plages isn't the place to enjoy the waves. So for a weekend or a vacation, head for the beaches of northern France, less than three hours from Paris by car or train!

Summer vacations: SNCF train tickets on sale from 8 March 2023

Perhaps the summer vacations seem far, far away at the beginning of March 2023. However, it might be time to think about your favorite destination for the 2023 summer vacations since the SNCF is putting a large part of the tickets on sale, starting this Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Transport in Île-de-France: a train, metro or RER journey will now cost no more than €5

According to information from Le JDD, a fare shield is to be introduced on public transport in the Île-de-France region: from March 7, 2022, a journey on the metro, RER or train will cost no more than 5 euros for those without a Navigo pass.

Covid: the ban of eating and drinking on the train to end on February 16th

During a press brief held this Thursday January 20, 2022, Prime Minister Jean Castex shared a calendar lifting health restrictions in light of the end of the epidemic. What about the ban of eating and drinking on trains, planes, metro and buses? A question asked by many users. Here is more on the matter!

Covid: rules to travel to France and Europe to change in February

Health pass, vaccine pass, vaccine certification validity… Rules in France and Europe to travel are about to change. Here is more on the measures to comply with for a safe travel.

Covid: eating and drinking banned in several public places, starting from this Monday

Following the latest health defense council, Jean Castex announced drinking and eating was banned in all movie theaters, theaters, sport facilities and public transit – including long hauls. This measure will come into effect from Monday January 3, 2022, for three weeks.

Covid: facemask-wearing compulsory in transport “for at least the entire summer”

Facemask-wearing stays compulsory in transport “for at least the entire summer”, despite the health pass extended to long-haul transit, Minister for Transports Jean-Baptiste Djebbari claims.