TGV services operate throughout the year, with frequent departures on major routes. Within France, popular journeys include Paris to Lyon, Bordeaux, Strasbourg and Marseille. The international network is equally extensive, with direct TGV services to Turin and Milan in Italy, Barcelona in Spain, and Freiburg in Germany. In partnership with Deutsche Bahn, TGV and ICE trains also connect France with German cities including Stuttgart, Munich and Frankfurt. TGV Lyria provides direct connections between Paris and the Swiss cities of Geneva, Lausanne, Basel and Zurich.

Most TGV INOUI services require an advance reservation, with a specific seat allocated to each passenger. We arrange the appropriate tickets and reservations as part of your tailor-made holiday.

For travellers arriving from the UK, TGV services connect conveniently with Eurostar in Paris and Lille. Depending on your onward destination, a change of station may be necessary in Paris, so we allow appropriate time for connections.

Boarding is generally straightforward, although some larger French stations have ticket checks before passengers can access the platform. We recommend arriving with sufficient time to locate your departure platform, pass through any ticket checks and board comfortably.

Luggage travels with you on the train, with dedicated storage areas for larger suitcases and smaller racks above or between seats. TGV INOUI and TGV Lyria have different luggage allowances, so it's important to check the conditions applying to your particular journey.

Facilities for passengers with reduced mobility are available on many services, including designated wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets. Station assistance can be arranged in advance, subject to the relevant operator's requirements.

Whether you're travelling between French cities, heading towards the Mediterranean or continuing into neighbouring countries, TGV trains provide a convenient way to link destinations within a longer European rail holiday.