Gateway to the Mediterranean

Next, travel by train to Marseille, France's vibrant Mediterranean port city.

Explore the Old Port, enjoy fresh seafood, and take in views of the Mediterranean coastline.

Marseille is also an ideal gateway for continuing your journey by ferry toward Corsica.

Begin your European adventure in Paris, one of the world's most iconic cities.

Spend your time exploring:

• Eiffel Tower

• Louvre Museum

• Notre-Dame area

• Champs-Élysées

• Montmartre

• Seine River

Take a leisurely evening walk along the Seine and enjoy authentic French cuisine before beginning the next chapter of your journey.

For something different, combine rail travel with a ferry journey.

A Rail & Sail itinerary gives you the opportunity to experience Europe from both land and sea.

Example:

Paris → Marseille → Ajaccio → Bastia → Nice

Your journey could look like:

Paris
↓ 🚆 Train
Marseille
↓ ⛴️ Ferry
Ajaccio
↓ 🚆/🚌 Local Transport
Bastia
↓ ⛴️ Ferry
Nice

This type of itinerary is perfect for travelers who want something more memorable than a traditional city-to-city holiday.

Rail travel is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore Europe.

Instead of spending your holiday at airports, you can travel directly from city center to city center while enjoying beautiful landscapes along the way.

Imagine traveling:

Paris → Marseille → Milan → Venice

Each journey becomes part of the holiday itself.

You can experience the changing scenery from French countryside to Mediterranean coastlines and Italian cities.