Grand Tour of France by Train

Travelling by train is the easiest and most comfortable way to explore France. This grand tour of France starts in Paris and takes you to the wine city of Bordeaux, the French Riviera with Marseille and Nice, the beautiful region of Provence, Lyon - the French capital of gastronomy, and finally Strasbourg in Alsace.

Duration

15+ days

Transportation

Train

Season

All Year

Tour Type

Self-guided

FROM EUR 1689 per adult

Itinerary - Day by day

Add extra nights in Paris - Day at leisure in Paris From EUR 89 per person per night

Add extra nights in Bordeaux - Explore Bordeaux and the vineyards From EUR 110 per person per night

Add extra nights in Marseille - Train to Marseille through the countryside From EUR 60 per person per night

Add extra nights in Nice - Explore Nice and the French Riviera From EUR 68 per person per night

Add extra nights in Avignon - Day at leisure in Avignon From EUR 34 per person per night

Add extra nights in Lyon - Explore Lyon, France's capital of gastronomy From EUR 85 per person per night

Add extra nights in Strasbourg - Day at leisure in Strasbourg From EUR 145 per person per night

Add extra nights in Paris - Train from Strasbourg to Paris From EUR 89 per person per night

Tour category

Hotel Provinces Opéra

Silver

Accommodation at comfortable tourist class hotels according to European standard.

See Silver accommodation

Hotel Tourisme Avenue

Gold

Accommodation at 4 star hotels or unique properties in attractive locations or other special qualities.

See Gold accommodation

Travel tips and reviews

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Eleanor H. - New-Zealand

"Everything went to clockwork and I must thank Authentic Europe for making it so. The tours that I did all lived up to my expectations; the most fun being the trip to St Emilion, due not only to the guide but also to the group that I spent the day with."

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Services included:

  • 14 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast.  Tourist taxes are not included and must be paid locally.
  • Train tickets as per the itinerary
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling
  • Additional services included for Tour Category GOLD only:
  • Category GOLD hotels (see details above)
  • Upgrade to 1st class train tickets
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