France vacations by train

Uncover Northern France’s most significant WW1 sites, from the Clairière de L’Armistice to the Chemin des Dames ridge.

At the crossroads of French and German history, the Alsace region beckons with castles, medieval old towns and a unique cultural border landscape.

Uncover chateaus, gardens and former hunting grounds in Chantilly before skirting along the river Oise to Compiègne.

Embark on an extraordinary adventure through some of France's most beautiful regions, exploring historic streets, towering castles and some of the most imposing cathedrals the country has to offer.

Soak up the sea on this adventure by overnight ferry to Corsica. Explore the island’s beaches, ancient towns and mountains by train and bus.

A tapestry of striking landscapes makes up this unhurried journey through the Loire, Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Basque regions to Spain’s north coast.

Venture off the beaten path on a journey through the hilltop village of Gordes and city of Valence, showcasing stunning architecture, local flavors, and incredible landscapes.

Discover the fortified towns of Bergues and Cassel, recognised as one of the most picturesque rural communities in northern France.

With the Alps to the northwest and the coast to the southeast, St-Paul-de-Vence is the ideal hilltop hideaway for those looking for coast and mountains.

Explore honey-hued streets, art museums and bustling wine bars. Take a day trip to the seaside, Europe's largest dune and the cool waters of the Arcachon Basin.

Uncover the hidden side of Paris (head down to the Catacombs or to the tucked-away Montmartre Vineyards), before exploring up-and-coming Lille.

Two Riviera port cities. (Almost) guaranteed sun. A hint of resort-town glamour, with tucked-away cafés and watering holes to wine and dine with the locals.

Eastward along the French Riviera into Italy is one of Europe’s finest coastal journeys worth lingering over, with stop-offs in Nice and lesser-known towns.

Head southward to uncover two contrasting sides of the French Riviera: the classic glamour of Nice and the slow-paced life of Menton at the border’s edge.

Sprawling beaches, failsafe surf and one of the best coastal food scenes around. Sit back on a cross-border journey around Biscay from France to Spain.

The Burgundy vineyards stretch across 50 kilometres, where you can bike, walk and taste your way across France’s most acclaimed wine-growing region.

Green valleys meet French splendour in the UNESCO Loire. Based in Orléans and Nantes, you’ll get the best of history, gastronomy and verdant landscapes.

Escape to Provence for balmy afternoons weaving through the fragrant Routes de la Lavande, and catch the last of the evening sun over crisp glasses of rosé.