Take your time
Travelling by train means slowing down: enjoying the gentle rhythm, soaking in the view, diving into your favourite podcast or series… This summer, from 28 CHF*, give yourself the gift of time and peace of mind.
*Variable price according to anticipation at CHF 28.- for a single journey in Standard Class (2nd Class) on TGV Lyria only. Price VAT included per person, booking included. Valid either from Geneva, Lausanne, Basel SBB, Zurich HB or Vallorbe to Paris Gare de Lyon (and vice versa) or from Lausanne, Vallorbe, Basel SBB or Zurich HB to Dijon (and vice versa), excluding transport from stations on lines serving destinations. Exchange and refund conditions according to the level of flexibility (total, partial, no flexibility). For partial flexibility tickets: Tickets are exchangeable (with a CHF 24.- charge) and refundable before departure (with a CHF 38.- charge) per journey and per person. For total flexibility tickets: Free and unlimited exchange and refund. Excluding exchange rate variations, distribution fees and possible price difference for a ticket with partial flexibility. Sales and information at your usual points of sale, on the SBB website (www.cff.ch) or the SNCF website (www.sncf-connect.com).
When in Paris, do as the Parisians do.
Step into the shoes of a Parisian and fall for the timeless charm of the City of Light. Here are our favourite local secrets.
Our favourite terraces
People-watching, coffee-sipping, terrace-lounging – true Parisian art forms. :
- 📍 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
Our favourite museums
Extend your stay and dive into the capital’s culture with top exhibitions:
- 📍 La Fondation Louis Vuitton, 8 Av. du Mahatma Gandhi, 75116 Paris and the David Hockney exhibition.
- 📍 Le Musée des Arts Décoratifs, 107 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris and the Mon Ours en Peluche exhibition.
- 📍 La Philharmonie de Paris, 221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris and its Disco exhibition.
Our favourite gardens
Bask in the sun at the Jardin des Tuileries or escape to Place Colette where the dancers never miss a step. Paris, in all its poetry.
📍 Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris
📍 Place Colette, Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
Day trips from Paris
Hop on a train and keep exploring. France has so much to offer... where to go within an hour of Paris?
- At the Château de Versailles, to learn all about the kings of France and stroll through its grounds like Louis XIV (with style, please).
📍 Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles
🚇 RER C, Lignes N, U, V
- In Moret-sur-Loing, to explore the picturesque royal city on the outskirts of Paris
📍 77250 Moret-sur-Loing
🚇 Gare de Lyon, Ligne R
- In Giverny, to explore the work of painter Claude Monet.
📍 84 rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny
🚇 Gare Saint-Lazare, Ligne J
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