West of France Find your connection to reach the West of France

Great news if you’re coming from Switzerland to Paris, because the French capital is a city of connections. Not only can you stop over and enjoy its culture, food, lifestyle and beauty – you can also use it as a gateway to the ocean, great seafood, vibrant cities, delicious cannelés, bustling ports and sandy beaches. In fact, it takes just 20 minutes from your arrival in Paris on your TGV service to switch stations.

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Vue aérienne de la ville de Nantes

Destination – the North-West (Nantes)

Nantes really isn’t that far away, we promise! From Switzerland, the journey takes two ticks. A TGV Lyria from Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich or...

Vue aérienne de la ville de Rennes

Destination – the North-West (Rennes)

Ah, Brittany. Just a few hours from Switzerland is the city of Rennes. Board early in the morning at Geneva or Lausanne, then disembark...

Vignes vignoble

Destination – the South-West (Bordeaux)

Does Bordeaux seem like a long way away? Think again. Lyria will take you from Geneva, Lausanne and elsewhere in Switzerland direct to Paris...

Plage à Biarritz

Destination – the South-West (Biarritz)

Ta-dah! You’ve managed to get to the South-West by taking just two trains. The first Switzerland-France leg takes just a few hours...

Vue aerienne village vendée

Destination – the North-West (Vendée)

If you’re heading west, your next stop should be Vendée. This area, between La Rochelle and Nantes, is bursting with culture, good food...

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Find your connection to reach the West of France