Only by train, Only in Europe - Episode 1 out of 3

Comfortable, convenient, affordable… and wonderful If you want to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Europe this summer, travelling by train is the obvious choice, and it's eco-friendly, too. Discover our first itinerary! Itinerary #1 Paris - Geneva - Marseille - Luxembourg - Paris This itinerary starts and ends in Paris, including a little escapade up into Switzerland and the pretty lakeside city of Geneva before dipping down to Marseille on France's Mediterranean coast, then heading up to Luxembourg, the smallest country in Europe. Paris → Geneva → Marseille → Luxembourg → Paris with TGV Lyria and TGV Inoui France-Luxembourg BOOK NOW Geneva From the City of Lights, as Paris is affectionately known, it's a 2 hr 58 min train ride to Geneva in Switzerland with TGV Lyria. Step off the train in Gare de Cornavin and you'll find yourself just minutes away from the shores of much-celebrated Lake Geneva and the cobblestone streets, boutiques and churches of the Old Town. Marseille From Geneva, it's a 3 hr 3 min train ride with TGV Lyria to the sunkissed, sultry city of Marseille in France. Referred to by some as "the secret capital of France", and by others as "the anti-Paris", Marseille is France's oldest city with its own melting-pot heritage and its own tales to tell. Wander through the city's historic fishing port and you'll see boats leaving regularly for the prison island of Château d'If, which featured in "The Count of Monte Cristo", Alexandre Dumas' famous novel. The city serves as a gateway to the Calanques, a 20km stretch of stunning coastline between Marseille and the nearby fishing village of Cassis, offering glorious opportunities for climbing, swimming and hiking. It's not too difficult to reach the Calanques on public transport, but access to the region might be limited in the summer months, so check with the Calanques National Park before you go. Luxembourg Offering a radical change of scene from Marseille, the country of Luxembourg is a 7 hr 12 min journey north on the TGV. Often overlooked, Luxembourg and its capital have much to offer. The historic city itself is in a stunning location, while the countryside offers a multitude of possibilities for nature lovers with its forested Ardennes valleys, the hiking and cycling trails of Guttland, a stone's throw from the capital, and the picturesque vineyards of the Moselle valley, where you can taste the region's marvellous wines. Paris From Luxembourg, it's a mere 2 hr 10 min journey on the TGV back to glorious Paris, where a treasure trove of cultural, gastronomical and shopping delights awaits. More itineraries in our next newsletters...Stay tuned! Follow us on #RailEurope © 2021 RAIL EUROPE S.A.S. 2 place de la Défense, CNIT 1, BP 440, 92053 Paris La Défense Cedex, FRANCE