Train service in France is effective, punctual, and well-situated. It’s among the most popular way to go around, allowing for travellers to view the countryside in a swift, but easygoing way. French Republic wide railway system network links big metropolises and towns throughout the country. Smaller towns without train stations are normally connected by bus service to the closest station. The French National railways’ (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer or SNCF, www.sncf.fr) network of inter-city rail connects as well offers frequent express and high-velocity train service called the TGV or Train à Grande Vitesse. Operational at a commercial speeds of 186mph, the high-speed network also includes European routes, featuring the Eurostar which connects Paris to London in just 2h35 and the Thalys going to Brussels and Amsterdam in 1h30 and four hours severally. As added appliance, the Paris Charles-de-Gaulle and Lyon Saint-Exupery Airports have high-speed train stations.

The cost of train traveling in France depends upon whether you choose first or second class, as well as on the time and date of travel. If you planning your rail travel before you go, there are a variety off affordable and flexible passes (non-consecutive days of rail travel), including packages available for the U.S. traveler through your travel agent. Rail passes for France include the France Railpass, the France Rail’n Drive, Eurail. Combo-country passes are as well available, including the France n’Italy Pass and the all new France’n Spain pass.

PS: For your winter travelling in France, dont forget to bring a warm sheepsking boots with you, cuz in winter France, the weather is really cold outside, so you’d better order a UGG Boots France
with you.