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Your visit to France will take you to some extraordinary places. Strolling along the Seine in Paris, soaking in the sun in Marseille. Exploring the art of Lyon, the architecture in Versailles and the sandy beaches in Nice. Your pleasure, passion and adventure are ready to begin in France. Your Eurail pass gives you the keys to the kingdom. All you have to do is step inside.
Paris: cultural center of the universe
The ‘City of Lights’ is known for its art, architecture, fashion and cuisine. For centuries, the world standards for culture, cooking and couture have been led by the Parisians. And they wouldn’t have it any other way. The list of places to visit is almost endless: the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel), Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Elysées… Paris must be seen to be believed. More things to do in Paris
The Eiffel Tower is an 8-minute walk from train station Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel.
History made real in Lyon
The centuries-old city of Lyon is a delight for the senses. Feast your eyes on the glorious landscapes, treat your taste buds to the sumptuous Beaujolais wines, breathe in the air as you sail along the rivers Rhone and Saône, and listen to the lessons of history in the centuries-old architecture, monuments and galleries. With so much to see and do, it’s no wonder that Lyon has been honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Station Lyon-St. Paul is in the center of town, in walking distance of museums, galleries and monuments.
Regal rewards in Versailles
Come for the palace, stay for the passion. The Château of Versailles was once home to King Louis XVI and his extravagant wife Marie-Antoinette. Don’t miss the Hall of Mirrors and Marie-Antoinette’s elaborate gardens. In Versailles, you can stroll through the secret pedestrian pathways and discover craftsmen of all kinds. Artistry and function, architecture and beauty. 16th-century style, and 21st-century appeal.
It’s a 10-minute walk to the Château of Versailles from station Versailles-Rive Gauche.
Soul-quenching sun in the French Riviera
Stroll through the open markets and sip the local Bellet wine, explore the museums that fill the city, stretch out on your own piece of white sandy beach, or embark on a scuba-diving adventure, and you’ll know that Nice, and the rest of the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur), is like heaven on earth. The people are as warm and breezy as the weather, and no matter what the activity, enjoyment is in high demand.
Station Nice-Ville sets you off in the center of town, at the heart of all the Riviera’s activities.
Docking at the Port of the Moon
The port city of Bordeaux offers natural and man-made wonders of all kinds. Known, of course, as one of the finest wine regions in all the world, you can spend your entire visit sipping vino. But set down your glass, and sample the sights and sounds of the city. With nearly 350 registered national monuments, the architecture of Bordeaux has remained virtually unchanged since the 18th century, except for a polish and shine.
Bordeaux train station Gare de Bordeaux-St. Jean is centrally located in the city.
When to go
Beach Biarritz, FranceThe best moments to use your France Rail Pass are spring and the beginning of autumn, especially in the South and Southwest of France. July and August are the most crowded months.
