How Do You Book A Trip On French Railways?
Whether you travel to Cannes, Marseilles or Paris, getting around France by train is fairly manageable. Familiarize yourself with a few French phrases, pack a baguette and get ready to see France on French Railways, or SNCF. Contact Rail Europe at (877) 257-2887 to book travel on French Railways, or book through their Web site (see Resources below). Pick up your ticket at the station if you book online. It is a common misconception that you cannot purchase tickets while in the United States. Simply indicate that you will pick up your ticket once you are in France. Use the following phrase to request your ticket from the ticket counter, or “guichet”: “Je voudrais retirer mon billet, s’il vous plait” (I would like to pick up my ticket, please). Present your printed itinerary with the corresponding reference number, and the agent will assist you. Book a trip on the superfast TGV trains to take a longer trip within France. You can book online at Rail Europe before you leave the United Stat