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Transport & connections
Airports, trains, major routes and transfers explained so you can choose the simplest journey.39 guides to explore
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Understand networks and tickets
Compare trains, city transport and driving without wasting time.
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Trains and TGV in France
Understand train types, tickets and connections across France.
Read the guideUNDERSTAND BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Compare the whole journey, not just the ticket
Airport, station, luggage and the last mile can change the answer. The lowest displayed fare is not always the most suitable journey.
From arrival to the actual door
For Paris, identify your terminal and destination neighbourhood first. Include the journey to the station or stop, changes and final walk. A train's running time is not the time from landing to your hotel. With a pushchair or wheelchair, verify each part of the route rather than assuming one accessible station makes the whole trip accessible.
Rail: compare equivalent tickets
Compare the exact station, travel date, baggage, changes, refunds and child reservations. An advance ticket and a flexible departure differ in more than price. For connections, check the transfer margin and whether the booking protects the onward journey. Avoid treating a route's best advertised time as a promise for every departure.
On the day
Check operator engineering works and disruption before leaving. Airport tickets and city passes can follow different rules. Plan the late return before booking an activity: a night-time event does not guarantee all-night public transport.
Align the bicycle, ticket and time
A complete journey combines rules that do not substitute for one another. On a cycling trip, check carriage of the bicycle on every train. In Strasbourg, follow the instructions for the selected CTS ticket format, not an assumed rule for all mobile tickets. Around 25 October, retain the appointment’s date and zone and reread the operator’s information. These guides complement journey comparison without promising cycle space, a guaranteed connection or an actual service departure.
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Transport in France
Compare trains, city transport and driving without wasting time.
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Airports in France
Choose the right airport for your final destination and onward transfer.
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Trains in France: TGV, Intercités and TER
Understand train types, tickets and connections across France.
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04 · Travel your way
Cycling through France
From major routes to day loops, cycling makes the landscape legible.
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05 · Cities to explore
Strasbourg
Canals, half-timbered houses and Franco-German culture.
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France is back on winter time: check your clocks
Mainland France turned its clocks back this Sunday, 25 October: 03:00 became 02:00. Paris is now on UTC+1. Check manual alarms, international meetings and the local times on your tickets.
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07 · Travel your way
France travel guide: where to go, when to visit and how to plan
Paris, regions, seasons, rail, budget and entry rules: the complete starting point for a realistic first trip.
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08 · Plan your trip
Cannes–Nice: train, airport and Riviera itinerary
Which train to take, how to reach the airport, where to stay and how to link Cannes, Antibes and Nice without a car.
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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Understand the terminals and reach Paris or another city without unnecessary detours.
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