Paris is more than just the Eiffel Tower and charming cafés—it’s the perfect launchpad for exploring some of France’s most incredible destinations. Just a short train ride away, you can find yourself ...

Tomorrow, nationwide strikes in France will affect operations for buses, trains, and metro systems. Here's what travelers should know.

“The American arrives in Paris with a few French phrases he has culled from a conversational guide or picked up from a friend who owns a beret.” — Fred Allen Le Havre, France • I’ve always been a fan ...

Europe once priced train travel only by distance, but dynamic pricing is now much more common. Early morning, midday and ...

Taking the train is faster than flying for some short journeys within France, according to a new analysis. In 2023, France introduced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where there is a rail ...

Carcassonne: Hôtel de la Cité is a fairytale-style spot inside the medieval citadel (from £315 per night) or try Hôtel du Château, a boutique stay with a pool and spa, just outside the old city walls ...

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