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.
“Very good organized, enough time to explore by yourself but also be guided!”
Skip the line at Versailles with escorted RER train travel from Paris, a guided Palace tour, and Musical Gardens or Fountain Shows.
“Travel to and from Versailles by train was thoroughly explained before and during. Excellent help. Guide at the palace was a professional - knowledgeable and thoughtful. It was an excellent day.”
Ride a 100% electric mini-train from Nice’s Promenade des Anglais for a quiet, panoramic 360° break at Castle Hill.
“Good tour. Could do with more stopping points for photos”
Skip-the-line Versailles with an RER trip from Paris. Guided Palace, Hall of Mirrors, and timed gardens. Train fares included.
“Wonderful tour guide. Great personality, very engaging and informative. The only downside is it definitely did not last the full 3 hours and when you are paying for an experience it should be the full experience.”
Train from Nice through the Alps on the Royal Baroque Route, stop in medieval villages like Saorge and Tende, with hiking and lunch included.
“Worth it ! The day was informative and adventurous. The train was pleasant with great history of nice. The town’s were quaint”
A small-group day trip from Paris to Versailles by train and bike, with garden time, a picnic stop, and palace entry.
“Amazing experience! Marley was the best. Fun energy for kids! She was so lovely very knowledgeable on the history and made it fun for the kids.”
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.
“Cyril was one of the best excursion guides we have ever experienced! Incredibly knowledgable, friendly and accommodating. We had a great group of uniques families and Cyril had us all smiling and having the time of our lives by the end of the evening. The lunch served was fantastic and so unique in our small…”
Ride a vintage train through Montmartre for $15, then add a Seine River cruise with audio commentary and Eiffel Tower views.
“It was very nice actually you see less touristic places but with great value for montmartre”
Private transfer from Paris rail stations to your hotel with door-to-door pickup, nameplate meeting, bottled water, and taxes included.
“Our driver was there on time with a nameplate as promised. He was very helpful and friendly. Wonderful experience and would highly recommend this service.”
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”
A private Paris hotel-to-train transfer that gets you to your station early, with luggage help, bottled water, and fewer transit headaches.
“The driver came in earlier than requested, which is fine but then we felt rushed. The real issue was with the drop off. The trip was to the Gare Du Nord and the driver dropped us off about 300 meters from the station, at the beginning of Rue de Compiègne. We ended up walking with…”
Ride the Alps by train to Entrevaux and Vauban citadel, hike downhill to Annot’s mystic forest, with lunch and tickets included.
“Incredible scenery and enjoyable hikes. Our guide Carmela was wonderful. She did her very best to make our experience exceptional.”
Guided full-day trip from Paris to Versailles by train: Hall of Mirrors, Marie Antoinette’s Petit Trianon, garden shows, and return RER.
“The trip started out amazing from the moment we met our initial guide Berrick. He was able to put our minds at ease they we were in safe hands. Our tour guide Christina was very friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. Money well spent, was one of the best experiences of our trip”
A 30-minute guided little-train ride through Saint-Raphaël’s port and historic lanes with French and English commentary. Great value.
“Un peu courte”
