22 Fabulous Day Trips from Paris by Train

A trip to Paris, as we know, is a delight, with its landmarks and cobblestoned streets and world-class museums.

Why would you ever want to leave?

Because... France is more than Paris, and there are magnificent towns and cities you can visit in a day from Paris.

Some are just minutes from the capital, while others are quite a distance – your choice. I'll tell you what there is to see and do, and you can decide.

Even if your visit to Paris is too short to explore the countryside, you can still choose one of these 22 day trips from Paris by train.

Best day trips from Paris to cities in France

The various suggestions below for day trips by train from Paris each contain the following information:

• Top things you can see in one day
• Information on train transportation
• Number of daily trains
• Arrival and departure train stations
• Minimum length of journey (I've listed the fastest train rides only, but there are slower trains which will take longer, especially when there is a connection)

And now, here are my suggestions for great train day trips from Paris (and some of the best places to visit in France outside of Paris!)

Amiens

This city in northern France is the capital of Picardy, and site of the famous raid on its prison by the British Air Force in February 1944; the raid, Operation Jericho, was designed to free hundreds of French Resistance fighters held there – it succeeded.

It is a pleasant city to walk around, but the cathedral is its main calling card, as are some of the picturesque neighbourhoods which have remained relatively untouched in modern times. The city is cut by the Somme River and like many cities with riversides, a lively culture has developed along its shores.

Things to do in Amiens

• Visit Amiens Cathedral, a High Gothic structure protected on UNESCO's World Heritage List
• View the artworks at the Picardy Museum of Fine Arts
• Enjoy the charming medieval district of Saint-Leu, its many outdoor eateries and cafés, its half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets
• Visit the house of Jules Verne, where the author of "Around the World in 80 Days" wrote some of his most famous novels
• Take a boat ride along the channels of the hortillonages, the maze of medieval floating gardens where fresh produce is still grown today

Amiens train information

• Number of trains a day: 18
• Length of journey: 1h21
• Departure station: Gare du Nord
• Arrival station: Amiens

Check the schedules and buy your Amiens train ticket here

Avignon

Avignon is a difficult day trip (the shortest trip is over 3 hours) so I hesitated putting it on this list. But if you learned the song "Sur le pont d'Avignon" when you were a child, you may find it difficult to resist visiting the bridge of your childhood stories. And once you arrive, you can definitely see most sights in one day.

Things to do in Avignon

• Visit the Papal Palace, a key UNESCO site
• Go dance on the bridge, of course (sadly, the bridge has been much diminished by flooding)
• Explore the Basilique Saint-Pierre d’Avignon, both the gothic exterior and the artistic interior
• Amble along the Rue des Teinturiers, where silk was once spun and dyed and where waterwheels are all that are left to remind us of this past
• Grab a picnic at Les Halles (the one with the living wall) and jump on the free ferry to the pedestrian Ile de la Barthelasse

Avignon train information

• Number of trains a day: 16
• Length of journey: 3h01
• Departure station: Gare de Lyon
• Arrival station: Avignon Centre (although you could arrive at Avignon TGV if you're leaving from Paris Roissy-CDG 2 Airport)

Check the schedules and buy your Avignon train ticket here

Beaune

In the heart of Burgundy, not too far from the capital Dijon, the small medieval town of Beaune has plenty to keep you busy for a day, especially if you're into food and wine, and history.

Things to do in Beaune

• Visit the Hospices de Beaune, the former hospital or Hotel-Dieu, now a museum and site of the annual
• Spend the day walking or cycling through the Burgundy Wine Route
• Take a full-day wine-tasting tour of the Burgundy vineyards
• Visit the Fallot mustard mill (much Dijon mustard isn't actually produced in Dijon – the Fallot mustard is manufactured in Beaune)
• Take a hot air balloon ride over the vineyards of Burgundy

Beaune train information

• Number of trains a day: 18
• Length of journey: 2h08
• Departure station: Gare de Lyon
• Arrival station: Beaune

Check the schedules and buy your Beaune train ticket here

Blois

This is an easy day trip from Paris if you're in the mood for a fabulous château but don't have time to tour the Loire Valley. The city's masterpiece, of course, is the Royal Chateau of Blois, an extraordinary structure with centuries of history behind it.

Things to do in Blois

• Visit the Château de Blois, built over several reigns and filled with fascinating history (get your skip-the-line ticket here)
• Marvel at the Maison de la Magie, the House of Magic, for a museum with shows and workshops
• Visit one of the other famous Loire châteaux – there are various shuttle, train and taxi options from Blois to Chambord or Cheverny but you might consider jumping on a tour (like this one) to save time
• If you're up to cycling for an hour, follow the Loire River to Chaumont, one of the loveliest Loire châteaux

Blois train information

• Number of trains a day: 17
• Length of journey: 1h25
• Departure station: Gare d'Austerlitz or Paris Montparnasse 1 & 2
• Arrival station: Blois-Chambord

Check the schedules and buy your Blois train ticket here

Bordeaux

A few short decades ago, Bordeaux was a gritty city many tourists would avoid. Come a spruce-up and the city has a shiny new waterfront, spectacular promenades, and pristine architecture that has emerged from years of grime.

It is one of the top cities in France to visit and while a day trip to Bordeaux from Paris isn't exactly short, the city is worth the time it will take to get there.

Things to do in Bordeaux

• Head for the water mirror, the Miroir d'Eau, for some mist and an evening reflection of the Place de la Bourse
• Visit the brand new Cité du Vin, the City of Wine, for all things related to wine (we are in the heart of Bordeaux, after all)
• If you don't drink, here are plenty of non-wine related things to do in Bordeaux
• Simply walk around – Bordeaux is perfect for the pedestrian, from the Jardin Public to the covered market to the various medieval entranceways to the city – you can absorb much the city's history this way 
  
• Take a guided tour of some of the most famous vineyards in the world

Paris Bordeaux train information

• Number of trains a day: 18
• Length of journey: 2h30
• Departure station: Paris Montparnasse 1 & 2
• Arrival station: Bordeaux St Jean

Check the schedules and buy your Bordeaux train ticket here

Bourges

A lovely town if you'd like a wander among half-timbered houses – more than 400 of them – and a stunning gothic cathedral protected by UNESCO. It's a lovely town that breathes history, filled with history. A lovely place.

Things to do in Bourges

• Visit the magnificent cathedral, of course, and its tower and crypt
• Visit the sumptuous 15th-century Palais Jacques Coeur
• Wander around the Old Town and enjoy the history and architecture
• Take a boat ride through the city marshes
• If you happen to visit in April, the Printemps de Bourges – the Bourges Spring –

Bourges train information

• Number of trains a day: 9
• Length of journey: 1h59
• Departure station: Gare d'Austerlitz
• Arrival station: Bourges

Check the schedules and buy your Bourges train ticket here

Chartres

When we think of Chartres, we probably think of its UNESCO-protected cathedral, but there is so much more to this town, especially in its older sections along the riverbank. This is one of those easy and cheap day trips from Paris, a short ride and plenty to see for free.

Things to do in Chartres

• Explore the 12th-century gothic cathedral, one of the best examples of this architecture in the world. See not only the building itself but climb the bell tower, observe the flying buttresses and sculptures, and admire the stained glass windows. Next door, visit the International Center for Stained Glass
• See the Maison Picassiette, built out of porcelain and glass mosaics, the life work of a single man
• Stroll around the various medieval sectors, both in the upper town near the cathedral and in the lower town near the river

Chartres train information

• Number of trains a day: 16
• Length of journey: 0h59
• Departure station: Paris Montparnasse 1 & 2
• Arrival station: Chartres

Check the schedules and buy your Chartres train ticket here

Colmar

You've inevitably seen photos of Colmar, with its colourful half-timbered houses,  cobblestoned streets and glistening canal, near the German border along the Alsace Wine Route. It isn't exactly close to Paris but it can be done in a day, definitely worth it if you've never been to Alsace and would like to enjoy something a little different.

Things to do in Colmar

• Take a flat-bottomed boat ride along the canal and get to see Colmar from the water
• Walk around the pedestrian town and admire the beautifully coloured half-timbered houses
• Visit the Bertholdi Museum − the famous sculptor, who created the Statue of Liberty, was born in Colmar and this was his family's home
• This is the place to taste the light and fruity Alsace wines
• Rent a bike at Colmar station and head for the fairy-tale village of Eguisheim, half an hour away

Paris to Colmar train

• Number of trains a day: 16
• Length of journey: 2h22
• Departure station: Paris Est or Gare de Lyon
• Arrival station: Colmar

Check the schedules and buy your Paris train ticket to Colmar here

Dijon

Dijon is the heart of Burgundy and historically, its capital. It has a perfectly preserved old town packed with "hotels particuliers", or classic urban mansions, and plenty of extraordinary architecture.

It is also know for its gastronomy, from mustard to the nearby vineyards of Burgundy and the new Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin.

A day trip to by train Dijon will be long enough to explore the heart of the Old Town, a museum or two, and at least one good meal.

Things to do in Dijon

• Visit Les Halles, the covered market, to pick up some local delicacies
• Climb the Tour Philippe Le Bon for a panoramic 360° view of the city
• Follow the Owl's Trail path throughout the Old Town
• Visit the Museum of Burgundian Life for a glimpse of the past
• Explore the Museum of Fine Arts (and the tombs of the Dukes of Burgundy) inside the Ducal Palace
• Visit the new international gastronomy and wine center (for now the website is only in French, but...)

Dijon train information

• Number of trains a day: 19
• Length of journey: 1h34
• Departure station: Gare de Lyon
• Arrival station: Dijon Ville

Check the schedules and buy your Paris to Dijon train ticket here

Disneyland Paris

If you're a diehard Disney fan or if you're traveling with children, there are plenty of Paris trains to Disneyland – you might enjoy it! The park is smaller than its US counterparts, and less sophisticated, but it's still a fun way to spend a day when you've seen enough museums and eaten in enough good restaurants. Beware long lines during high season, however, especially on weekends.

Disneyland train information

• Number of trains a day: continuous
• Length of journey: 0h37
• Departure station: RER A from Gare de Lyon
• Arrival station: Marne la Vallée Chessy

Buy your Disneyland train ticket here

Lille

Lille is one of those cities close to Paris and one of France's 10 largest cities. It is also close to the Belgian border so you'll notice the mix of French and Flemish architecture.

It is a large city but a dynamic one, easy to get around on public transportation, and crammed with art and museums, so getting from Paris to Lille by train is simple and will leave you plenty of time to sightsee in one day in Lille.

Things to do in Lille

• Visit the Beaux-Arts museum, with an art collection second only to that of the Louvre
• The Lille Cathedral, unlike many in France, is neither gothic nor Renaissance but was started in the 19th century and finished just a few decades ago
• For a taste of the 13th century, head for the Hospice Comtesse museum to admire its Flemish collection
• LaM, the Lille Métropole Museum of Modern, Contemporary and Outsider Art
• The Vieille Bourse and its second-hand book exchange
• Try a local beer − you are right next to Belgium, after all

Paris Lille train information

• Number of trains a day: 18
• Length of journey: 1h02
• Departure station: Paris Nord
• Arrival station: Lille Flandres or Lille Europe

Check the schedules and buy your Lille train ticket here

Lyon

If there's one city that makes for a great day trip out of Paris, that city is Lyon. With history dating back to Gallo-Roman times, this eclectic and handsome city is easy to get around.

While a Lyon day trip is short, you'll still be able to soak up some of its culture and history − and famous culinary specialties.

Things to do in Lyon

• If you're a foodie, visit the Halles Paul Bocuse
• Walk around the Old Town
• Take the funicular up to the Fourvière Basilica
• Explore the city's giant outdoor murals
• Find out about Lyon's silk-weaving heritage in the Croix-Rousse quarter
• Have lunch in a typical Lyon bouchon, a traditional eatery

Paris to Lyon train ticket information

• Number of trains a day: 19
• Length of journey: 1h56
• Departure station: Gare de Lyon
• Arrival station: Lyon Pardieu or Lyon Perrache

Check the schedules and buy your Lyon train ticket here

Metz

Metz, not far from Nancy, is a pleasant city with several outstanding sights, especially for history buffs and art afficionados.

Sitting astride two rivers, the Moselle and the Seille, its shores have the charm of many riverside cities. Several intriguing architectural styles marry here, not surprising given that it was annexed by Germany after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871.

Things to do in Metz

• Visit the soaring Metz Cathedral, of course: it has more stained glass than any other cathedral in the world
• The Centre Pompidou-Mets, an offshoot of the famous Paris museum, with some excellent exhibitions
• Musée de la Cour d'Or is an eclectic historical collection that traces the earliest Gallo-Roman culture of Metz into the Middle Ages and beyond
• The Porte des Allemands, the Germans' Gate, is France's only remaining castle bridge
• The 1870 War Museum, dedicated to the Franco-Prussian War, which France lost; the museum's location is where there was some of the heaviest fighting

Metz train information

• Number of trains a day: 7
• Length of journey: 1h24
• Departure station: Paris Est
• Arrival station: Metz Ville

Check the schedules and buy your Metz train ticket here

Nancy

This is one of the best train trips in France if you love Art Nouveau. As the birthplace of the Ecole de Nancy, the Belle Epoque saw the emergence of a series of architects, furniture designers and artists who dedicated themselves to this new art style. Prepare to be enthralled if this is a style you love.

Things to do in Nancy

• Delve into Art Nouveau at the Villa Majorelle
• Investigate this style further at the Museum of the Ecole de Nancy
• Marvel at the Daum glass collection in the basement of the Museum of Fine Arts
• Explore the Place Stanislas, a French favourite, with plenty of history and things to see. It is one of the three sites protected by UNESCO − the others are the Place d'Alliance and Place de la Carrière
• Visit the Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine

Nancy train information

• Number of trains a day: 12
• Length of journey: 1h31
• Departure station: Paris Est
• Arrival station: Nancy

Check the schedules and buy your Nancy train ticket here

Nantes

Nantes occupies an unusual place: it was once a stronghold of Brittany, but now sits administratively outside the Brittany region. Historically it was the epicenter of France's slave trade, a past it has faced head on and which is worth pursuing here.

Things to do in Nantes

• Visit the château of the Dukes of Brittany and the Slavery Museum it houses
• Enjoy the extraordinary mechanical constructions of the Machines de l'Ile, especially the giant elephant
• Walk along the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery
• Visit the colourful houses and artistic vibe of Trentemoult, a former fishing village a few minutes away by ferry
• Have a meal at La Cigale, a sumptuous Belle Epoque brasserie with an exuberant decor

Paris to Nantes train information

• Number of trains a day: 16
• Length of journey: 1h56
• Departure station: Gare d'Austerlitz or Paris Montparnasse 1 & 2
• Arrival station: Nantes

Check the schedules and buy your Nantes train ticket here

Orleans

Orleans is a handsome city with plenty of French classical architecture and a delightful old town, but above all it is a town with a deep history. Remember, it was freed from the English by Joan of Arc and while that may have been back in the 15th century, Orleans has never forgotten, and is riddled with monuments to the valiant soldier.

Things to do in Orleans

• Follow in Joan of Arc's footsteps and explore the old town as she might have seen it
• Enjoy reenactments of Joan of Arc's liberation of Orleans the first week of May every year, with the Fêtes Joanniques (these are also held in Reims, by the way)
• Cycle along the Loire River, a favourite pastime in this region
• The Ste-Croix Cathedral, of course, which took six centuries to complete (with stained glass windows that tell Joan of Arc's story of course)
• The remarkable Parc floral de la Source gardens, where the Loiret River begins – but the city itself is on the Loire River (if you're confused about your Loires and Loirets, read this!)

Orleans train information

• Number of trains a day: 17
• Length of journey: 1h06
• Departure station: Gare d'Austerlitz or Paris Montparnasse 1 & 2
• Arrival station: Nantes

Check the schedules and buy your Orleans train ticket here

Reims

Reims is an ideal day trip from Paris.

First, it is the self-proclaimed capital of Champagne and it is filled with Champagne houses whose names you will undoubtedly recognize.

And second, the Reims Cathedral is where French kings were crowned for nearly 1000 years, so it's dripping with history.

Things to do in Reims

• Visit the Porte de Mars, the largest Roman arch in the world
• The Automobile Museum, which traces the history of French cars
• The Art Deco Carnegie Library, built after the city was damaged during World War I
• The Reims Cathedral, whose stained glass windows were designed by Marc Chagall
• Enjoy the Champagne houses, of course, like this Taittinger morning tasting

Train from Paris to Reims

• Number of trains a day: 7
• Length of journey: 0h45
• Departure station: Paris Est
• Arrival station: Reims Centre

Check the schedules and buy your train Paris to Reims ticket here

Rennes

Now the capital of Brittany, one of the six Celtic nations, Rennes is a beautiful city that dates back to Gall-Roman times. It is famous for its colourful half-timbered buildings and is magnificent cathedral.

Things to do in Rennes

• Visit the historic Musée des Beaux-Arts and its works, from da Vinci to Picasso
• Explore the city's nearly 300 medieval half-timbered houses
  
• Rennes Cathedral, an important part of Rennes' cultural heritage
  
• Enjoy the 10ha Parc du Thabor and its French and English gardens, its rose garden, botanic garden, greenhouses and much more
• Take a guided tour of the magnificent Parliament of Brittany, now the Court of Appeal
• Marvel at what's left of the medieval Duchesne Tower

Rennes train information

• Number of trains a day: 14
• Length of journey: 1h27
• Departure station: Paris Montparnasse 1 & 2
• Arrival station: Rennes

Check the schedules and buy your Rennes train ticket here

Rouen

Rouen is the capital of Normandy and is known for its half-timbered houses which once belonged to traders, and cobblestone streets, not to mention its Gothic churches – and Notre-Dame de Rouen Cathedral, which Monet loved to paint. And let's not forget this is where Joan of Arc spent her final days.

Paris to Rouen by train is one of the best train day trips to Normandy from Paris.

Things to do in Rouen

• Admire Rouen Cathedral, resting place of Richard the Lionheart, and its extraordinary stained glass windows
• Visit one of the city's major medieval landmarks, the Gros Horloge astronomical clock 
• The old medieval town of Vieux-Rouen, photogenic beyond belief
• The Historial Jeanne d'Arc, an immersive experience tracing her life and final days
• Explore the art scene – Rouen is known as the "capital of Impressionism"

Train from Paris to Rouen

• Number of trains a day: 28
• Length of journey: 1h40
• Departure station: St Lazare
• Arrival station: Rouen Rive Droite

Check the schedules and buy your Paris Rouen train ticket here

Strasbourg

A Paris to Strasbourg day trip will reveal a city that rivals Paris as an international center – it is home to the European Parliament as well as a number of other international institutions.

It is a city at the crossroads, of countries, cultures and religions, next to Germany, and in the heart of Alsace, a city of incredible beauty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Things to do in Strasbourg

• Marvel at the beauty of Strasbourg Cathedral
• Enjoy a boat trip along the canals of La Petite France
• Learn about Alsace's history in the Musée Alsacien
• Visit the European Parliament and its museum
• Snap a photograph from the Vauban Dam
• Come in winter and discover France's oldest Christmas market

Strasbourg train information

• Number of trains a day: 12
• Length of journey: 1h46
• Departure station: Paris Est
• Arrival station: Strasbourg

Check the schedules and buy your Strasbourg train ticket here

Tours

Tours is a great jumping off point for the chateaux of the Loire and is perfect for Loire Valley day trips from Paris. The delightful Chenonceau, for example, is one of those easy day trips from Paris. It also happens to be a delightful town, where everything is walkable and with a lovely medieval vibe.

Things to do in Tours

• Tours Cathedral, of course
• Old Tours, or the Vieux Tours, the medieval part of the city (make sure you sit for a drink at the famous Place Plumereau)
• Possibly my favourite place in Tours is the Musée du Compagnonage, showcasing workmanship from a medieval guild that is still active today
• Some of the nearby chateaux – can't miss those!

Tours train information

• Number of trains a day: 15
• Length of journey: 1h08
• Departure station: Gare d'Austerlitz or Paris Montparnasse 1 & 2
• Arrival station: Tours

Check the schedules and buy your Paris Tours train ticket here

Versailles

Paris day trips to Versailles are extremely popular: after all, the train takes only minutes. This is your perfect chance to visit Versailles in a day – and it will take you a day to see it properly.

But you'll have to get organized.

Definitely consider getting at least a skip-the-line ticket, but given the amount there is to see, you might prefer a guided tour, several of which include transportation to Versailles.

Otherwise, the easy train ride is as quick as going from one arrondissement to the next, making Versailles day trips from Paris a breeze.

Versailles to Paris train information

• Number of trains a day: 18
• Length of journey: 0h12
• Departure station: Paris Montparnasse 1 & 2
• Arrival station: Versailles Chantiers

Check the schedules and buy your Versailles train ticket here

How to take trains in Paris

France has a wonderful train network, with many trains a day to each destination.

The Paris stations are all in town, so you gain precious travel time, and because some of these train day trips are long ones, you get to rest on the way there and back. Here's more information and tips on train travel in France.

You can get away for a day by car, but I wouldn't recommend it for just a day:

• you'll have to brave traffic to pick up and return your rental car
• you'll have to deal with parking, which is often difficult and usually expensive
• you may lose precious time finding your way around areas that aren't necessarily well singaled

If you still want to take a day trip by car, make sure you compare prices, as they can vary widely from one agency to the next. I love driving around France and often take my car, but only when I want to head to the countryside. For cities, I almost always take the train.

Your day trip by train will involve two items: your ticket, and your train station.

How to buy your train ticket from Paris

You can either buy your ticket at the train station before departure (at the counter or from the machine), or online before you go.

Buying your ticket at the station only makes sense if you use the machine, but you may have difficulty with a foreign card, not all of which are legible in French machines.

You can also get your ticket from the counter, but make sure you build in enough time in case there's a line-up at the counter.

I always buy my tickets online, ahead of time. It saves time and reduces complications.

There are several ways to do this:

• You can buy them online before you travel through one of the official third-party ticket representatives, like RailEurope.

• You can also buy your tickets from the national railway system SNCF

• You can also download the SNCF-Connect app and order your ticket to your smartphone

There's also something else you should know: if you have a paper ticket, which you'll have if you buy from a machine or from the counter at the train station, the procedure is slightly different, especially in 2024.

Until recently, you would stamp your ticket in the yellow machine before boarding the train. You'd find these scattered near the train station exit or on the tracks. The process is called "compostage".

However, most of these machines disappeared in 2023 since most people now buy their tickets electronically. If you find a machine, please insert your ticket to validate it. However, if the machines have disappeared from your station, do look for the conductor as soon as you board the train and show him or her your ticket so it can be validated.

It might be easier to simply buy your ticket online.

Types of train from Paris

This wouldn't matter except for one thing: some trains require reservations, and others do not.

• The local and regional trains, known as TER, don't require any reservation. If you have a ticket, you can hop on and sit anywhere (in your class – you cannot sit in 1st class if you bought a 2nd-class ticket).

• The TGV trains, or high-speed trains. These do require that you reserve ahead of time. When you look up the schedules, they will tell you whether it's a TER or a TGV (these may have additional identifications, like Ouigo, Grande Vitesse, or inOui, all of which are TGVs that belong to different companies)

These are the main train stations in Paris

Paris has six main train stations (there is no Paris central station), each leading to different parts of the country. Make sure you get yourself to the right one! Your train ticket will tell you which station your train leaves from.

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• Gare Saint-Lazare: A hugely busy but mostly suburban station that carries passengers to Normandy and Brittany.

• Gare du Nord: This is one of the busiest stations in the world (it is also a hub for the Paris urban trains) and opens up towards the north – towards northern cities like Lille and Calais but also further afield to London and the Benelux countries.

• Gare de l'Est: This translates into Eastern Station and rightly so, since this is where trains leave from to travel East towards Metz, Nancy, Alsace and further east to Germany.

• Gare de Lyon: One of the busiest stations in France, trains from the Gare de Lyon head south to Lyon (and on to places like Barcelona in Spain) and east to Switzerland and Italy. This is where you leave from to see Provence and the south of France by train.

• Gare d'Austerlitz: This used to be the main station for Bordeaux and the southwest, until they moved these routes to Montparnasse. Today, it services shorter distances, usually but only in the Loire Valley.

• Paris Montparnasse 1 and 2: this is mostly used for the TGV Atlantique, which covers destinations in the southwest of France (Toulouse, Bordeaux, Biarritz) all the way to the Spanish border and beyond.

These are the main train stations from which you catch a train leaving Paris, although there are other ways to leave the city by train, for example from TGV (high-speed train) stations located in the city's periphery.

But these will cover your travels for day trips from Paris by train.

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