Take your time
Taking the train means taking your time: letting yourself be lulled by the sway of the train, taking in the view, listening to your favourite podcast or watching that must-see series. Today, you can take your time and simply enjoy the moment for CHF 47*.
*Prices vary depending on how far in advance you book, starting at CHF 47 for a one-way ticket in Standard (2nd class) on TGV Lyria only. Price per person including tax and booking fee. Valid for departures from Geneva, Lausanne, Basel SBB, Zurich HB and Vallorbe for services to Paris Gare de Lyon (and vice versa), or departures from Lausanne, Basel SBB, Zurich HB and Vallorbe for services to Dijon (and vice versa), not including connecting journeys on other services from these stations. Exchange and refund terms vary depending on the level of flexibility (full, partial or no flexibility). For partial flexibility tickets: Ticket exchangeable (for a CHF 24 fee) and refundable (for a CHF 38 fee) before departure. Fees are per journey and per person. Fully flexible tickets allow free and unlimited exchanges and refunds. Excluding exchange rate variations, issuer fees and any price differences for partial flexibility tickets. Sales and information available from your usual points of sale: the SBB website (www.sbb.ch/en) or the SNCF website (www.sncf-connect.com).
When in Paris, do as the Parisians do.
Allow yourself to be carried away for a moment to the most poetic of capitals: Paris. Slip into the stylish shoes of a Parisian and succumb to the city’s charm. Check out our top tips!
Our favourite terraces
Immerse yourself in the local culture. Do what Parisians do best – relax on a café terrace and watch the world go by. Our favourite spots:
- 📍 Le Café de Flore, 172 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris.
- 📍 Le Café des Deux Moulins, 15 rue Lepic, 75018 Paris.
- 📍 Les Deux Magots, 6 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris
Nos musées coup de coeur
Stay longer and discover all the secrets of the capital’s museums. Get a dose of culture with the best exhibitions of the summer.
- 📍 La Fondation Louis Vuitton, 8 Av. du Mahatma Gandhi, 75116 Paris et l’exposition David Hockney.
- 📍 Le Musée des Arts Décoratifs, 107 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris et l’exposition Mon Ours en Peluche.
- 📍 La Philharmonie de Paris, 221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris et son exposition Disco.
Our favourite Parisian gardens
- Head to the Tuileries, settle comfortably by a fountain and devour your favourite novel.
📍 Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris
- Our little secret🤫: stroll down to La Place Colette, where you can admire the dancing couples and even join in the fun in the City of Love.
📍 Place Colette, Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
Our favourite activities near Paris
Hop (back) on the train and continue your adventure. France has so much to offer... These delights are all within an hour of Paris:
- The Château de Versailles, where you can learn all about the kings of France and stroll through the grounds like Louis XIV (stylishly, of course)
📍 Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles
🚇 RER C, Lignes N, U, V
- Moret-sur-Loing, where you can explore this scenic royal town on the outskirts of Paris
📍 77250 Moret-sur-Loing
🚇 Gare de Lyon, Ligne R
- Giverny, for marvelling at the house and paintings of Claude Monet
📍 84 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny
🚇 Gare Saint-Lazare, Ligne J
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