FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular train experiences. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Geneva to Chamonix day trip with Aiguille du Midi cable car, Montenvers train to Mer de Glacé, and big Alpine views.
“It was an excellent trip, well worth the money and the guide, Chris, was great”
Skip the line at Versailles with escorted RER train travel from Paris, a guided Palace tour, and Musical Gardens or Fountain Shows.
“Our first guide Manos was excellent getting us from central Paris to Versailles on the train. He not only herded us (in a very nice way) but taught us how to use the train for the future which was SUPER helpful. Our second guide Matt, who actually took us through the Palace and the Gardens…”
Ride a 100% electric mini-train from Nice’s Promenade des Anglais for a quiet, panoramic 360° break at Castle Hill.
“Great value for money, scenic view points from Castle Hill”
Skip-the-line Versailles with an RER trip from Paris. Guided Palace, Hall of Mirrors, and timed gardens. Train fares included.
“It was a great way to see Versailles with minimal hassle. Berek met us at the cafe meeting point and he was very helpful with instructions and some advice on what to do after our trip. He got everyone safely to the Versailles on time to meet our guide. The Versailles guide Adebayo was funny,…”
Train from Nice through the Alps on the Royal Baroque Route, stop in medieval villages like Saorge and Tende, with hiking and lunch included.
“This tour has all the things you could want! Beautiful nature views, lovely walking, delicious food and a wonderful guide who made the whole day informative, fun and really looked out for the group. Carmela was so kind and knowledgeable and also so patient and encouraging. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience she went…”
A small-group day trip from Paris to Versailles by train and bike, with garden time, a picnic stop, and palace entry.
“Not exactly a bike tour. It was more a walking tour with a minor biking portion. Ended up walking over 10km with biking an additional 5km. By the time we walked through the train and metro stations to get the train, then walk to the bike storage in Versailles , we were staring to get…”
A 45-minute, silent electric train ride through Bordeaux with live, multi-language commentary, sheltered comfort, and Jofo-inspired art.
“Nice little tour of Bordeaux”
Historic Alps train from Nice to medieval villages and sandstone backstreets, guided hikes and lunch included for a small group day.
“The whole trip is amazing. Our guide Cyril was absolutely fantastic. The trip was well organized and the group dynamic was also great. I hope to be able to go back and do this trip again with friends.”
Ride a vintage train through Montmartre for $15, then add a Seine River cruise with audio commentary and Eiffel Tower views.
“Tricky to work out which train was the correct one as different drivers kept sending us to other trains (which were wrong!) overall a nice trip to see the area”
Spend a full day at Disneyland Paris with park admission and return RER A train tickets from central Paris.
“You can't visit all attractions just for 1 day. Use the Disney App helps a lot to find them. Excellent”
Solve a murder aboard Perpignan’s legendary express in a train-themed escape game with puzzles, secret passages, and alternate endings.
“Notre expérience a été parfaite, décors soignés explications limpide énigmes et intrigue bien pensés, pour toute tranche d âge, enfin un escape game qui ce termine quoi qui ce passe et avec une fin alternative”
Private transfer from Paris rail stations to your hotel with door-to-door pickup, nameplate meeting, bottled water, and taxes included.
“Serge was waiting for us at arrivals as we got off the train. That was comforting. His kindness and sense of humor made the ride enjoyable!”
Ride Corsica’s coast from Porticcio, stop at Coti-Chiavari, hear French commentary, and taste wine, saucisson, biscuits, and olives.
“Après un mauvais démarrage avec un trajet impossible à l'heure où nous avions pourtant réservé, suivis d'une météo capricieuse, l'expérience s'est tout de même révélée top ! Un chauffeur de trin fier de ses racines, avec beaucoup d'humour qui n'a pas peur d'utiliser la macagne sur les pinzutus que nous sommes ! Il nous a…”
Hop on hop off via a two-way little train through Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, with English/French commentary and easy stop-and-stroll sightseeing.
“bande son pour la présentation. trop court pour le prix (moins chère en direct) acceuil moyen. sinon bonne première approche pour connaître un peu la ville”
Review of the $420 Paris day trip from London by Eurostar, with a guided city tour, Seine cruise, free time, and practical booking tips.
“Anna was the best tour guide! She’s punctual, very well informed, and personable. The tour was a great mixture of being guided and having free time. Definitely recommend for those with wanderlust!”
