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France Rail Tours
1 trips-foundRail travel to and from France is included
Reserved seats wherever possible (window seats!)
Small independent hotels near the station
HappyRail has specialised in fully organised rail tours to and within France since 2002. All train tickets, seat reservations and carefully selected hotels are arranged in advance. Travel comfortably by train along France's most scenic railway routes, without having to organise anything yourself along the way.
Our France rail tours include rail travel to and from any UK railway station, reserved seats wherever possible (window seats) and overnight stays in small independent hotels within walking distance of the station.
Complete France Rail Tours – Everything Arranged
Corsica Rail Tour
Travel to and from Corsica by overnight ferry, combined with short and relaxed rail journeys on the island. Enjoy spectacular railway routes, a Mediterranean atmosphere and plenty of time for beaches and walking. A unique feature is the small stations with their own beach platforms. Stay in charming hotels in exceptional locations.
Auvergne, Cévennes & Gorges de l'Allier Rail Tour
A varied rail tour through the heart of France. Discover extinct volcanoes, rugged landscapes, deep river gorges and medieval towns, connected by peaceful and spectacular railway lines.
Pyrenees Rail Tour
Experience remarkable mountain railways in the Pyrenees, including Le Train Jaune and the Vall de Núria Railway. The route travels via Perpignan and Ribes de Freser to Barcelona before returning through rugged northern Spain via Zaragoza to Pau.
Organised France Rail Holidays by HappyRail
- Fully organised rail tours throughout France
- Travel on France's most scenic and varied railway routes
- All train tickets and seat reservations arranged in advance
- Comprehensive travel documents in the HappyRail app, also available offline
- Financial protection on all package holidays
- Rail travel specialists since 2002
France's Most Scenic Railway Journeys
Côte d'Azur Railway
Travel along the French Riviera from Saint-Raphaël to the Italian border. Enjoy stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, elegant resorts such as Nice and Cannes, and the distinctive red cliffs of the Esterel Massif.
Paris – Nice by TGV
A comfortable high-speed rail journey from the French capital to the Côte d'Azur, passing vineyards, river valleys and the rolling hills of Provence.
Le Train Jaune (Yellow Train)
A historic narrow-gauge railway through the French Pyrenees, running from Villefranche-de-Conflent to Latour-de-Carol. Enjoy spectacular views of mountains, valleys and traditional mountain villages.
Bordeaux – Biarritz
Travel from the famous vineyards of Bordeaux to France's Atlantic coast, passing wine regions, historic towns and the beautiful Basque Country on the way to the surfing town of Biarritz.
Loire Valley by Train
Discover the famous castles and vineyards of the Loire Valley on a relaxing rail journey alongside the river, through picturesque villages and elegant historic towns.
Lyon – Marseille via the Rhône Valley
A scenic railway through the heart of Provence with views of the Rhône, lavender fields and historic cities such as Avignon and Arles.
Alsace Wine Route by Train
Travel from Strasbourg through the beautiful Alsace region, passing vineyards, half-timbered villages and views of the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine Plain.
Paris – Strasbourg by TGV
A fast and comfortable high-speed rail journey between Paris and the Alsace region, passing historic towns and open countryside.
Montpellier – Perpignan
A sunny railway route along the Mediterranean coast with views of beaches, lagoons and the distinctive Catalan culture of southern France.
Through the Alps: Grenoble – Nice
A breathtaking railway through the French Alps, passing mountain villages, national parks and dramatic scenery before arriving on the azure coast of the French Riviera.
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Rail travel to and from France is included
Reserved seats wherever possible (window seats!)
Small independent hotels near the station
HappyRail has specialised in fully organised rail tours to and within France since 2002. All train tickets, seat reservations and carefully selected hotels are arranged in advance. Travel comfortably by train along France's most scenic railway routes, without having to organise anything yourself along the way.
Our France rail tours include rail travel to and from any UK railway station, reserved seats wherever possible (window seats) and overnight stays in small independent hotels within walking distance of the station.
Complete France Rail Tours – Everything Arranged
Corsica Rail Tour
Travel to and from Corsica by overnight ferry, combined with short and relaxed rail journeys on the island. Enjoy spectacular railway routes, a Mediterranean atmosphere and plenty of time for beaches and walking. A unique feature is the small stations with their own beach platforms. Stay in charming hotels in exceptional locations.
Auvergne, Cévennes & Gorges de l'Allier Rail Tour
A varied rail tour through the heart of France. Discover extinct volcanoes, rugged landscapes, deep river gorges and medieval towns, connected by peaceful and spectacular railway lines.
Pyrenees Rail Tour
Experience remarkable mountain railways in the Pyrenees, including Le Train Jaune and the Vall de Núria Railway. The route travels via Perpignan and Ribes de Freser to Barcelona before returning through rugged northern Spain via Zaragoza to Pau.
Organised France Rail Holidays by HappyRail
- Fully organised rail tours throughout France
- Travel on France's most scenic and varied railway routes
- All train tickets and seat reservations arranged in advance
- Comprehensive travel documents in the HappyRail app, also available offline
- Financial protection on all package holidays
- Rail travel specialists since 2002
France's Most Scenic Railway Journeys
Côte d'Azur Railway
Travel along the French Riviera from Saint-Raphaël to the Italian border. Enjoy stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, elegant resorts such as Nice and Cannes, and the distinctive red cliffs of the Esterel Massif.
Paris – Nice by TGV
A comfortable high-speed rail journey from the French capital to the Côte d'Azur, passing vineyards, river valleys and the rolling hills of Provence.
Le Train Jaune (Yellow Train)
A historic narrow-gauge railway through the French Pyrenees, running from Villefranche-de-Conflent to Latour-de-Carol. Enjoy spectacular views of mountains, valleys and traditional mountain villages.
Bordeaux – Biarritz
Travel from the famous vineyards of Bordeaux to France's Atlantic coast, passing wine regions, historic towns and the beautiful Basque Country on the way to the surfing town of Biarritz.
Loire Valley by Train
Discover the famous castles and vineyards of the Loire Valley on a relaxing rail journey alongside the river, through picturesque villages and elegant historic towns.
Lyon – Marseille via the Rhône Valley
A scenic railway through the heart of Provence with views of the Rhône, lavender fields and historic cities such as Avignon and Arles.
Alsace Wine Route by Train
Travel from Strasbourg through the beautiful Alsace region, passing vineyards, half-timbered villages and views of the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine Plain.
Paris – Strasbourg by TGV
A fast and comfortable high-speed rail journey between Paris and the Alsace region, passing historic towns and open countryside.
Montpellier – Perpignan
A sunny railway route along the Mediterranean coast with views of beaches, lagoons and the distinctive Catalan culture of southern France.
Through the Alps: Grenoble – Nice
A breathtaking railway through the French Alps, passing mountain villages, national parks and dramatic scenery before arriving on the azure coast of the French Riviera.
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