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The TGV: 5 Anecdotes About the High-Speed Train

The French TGV is inspired by the Japanese Shinkansen. Contrary to what some patriotic minds might believe, France did not invent the first high-speed train. The project to build a high-speed train to connect the main cities of France emerged in the 1960s, taking Japan as a model. Japan embarked o ...

12
Mar
2007

The Aubrac Train: a journey between the Massif Central and the Mediterranean

l travel time is more than 6 hours between Béziers and Clermont-Ferrand. But this Intercity train offers a picturesque and economical alternative to the TGV to get to the Mediterranean coast. An extraordinary journey Taking the Train de l'Aubrac is not at all like an ordinary, fast TGV trip. Qu ...

09
Mar
2022

Secret Charentes: Immersion in the Expertise that Makes the Region Thrive

ogether 60,000 businesses and is worth 8 billion euros. The Charentes region is riding this wave: accessibility (Paris, Angoulême in 1 hour and 42 minutes by TGV), diversity of landscapes, and especially human encounters that leave a mark. It's no surprise that the region has a satisfaction rate of ...

24
Oct
2025

Roissy Charles de Gaulle, the leading French airport

urrently, only a portion of Terminal 2E is open. The damaged boarding pier is being rebuilt for a planned reopening in March 2008. The terminal of Tgv Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle 2 is located between Terminals C and D on one side and E and F on the other. In 2007, the project to build a vast ...

17
Oct
2007

Visiting Marseille: places to see

Marseille are the jewel. Founded around 600 BC by Greek sailors, the Phocaean city invites you to discover 26 centuries of history, only 3 hours by TGV from Paris. A city of contrasts A cosmopolitan city, Marseille is a destination full of contrasts where each district has its own particular a ...

25
Jan
2010

The Festival des globe-trotters: guaranteed escape in Massy

tter Festival takes place from September 30 to October 2, 2022. Address Opera of Paris-sud (Massy) 1 place de France 91300 MASSY Access - by TGV station, RER B or RER C (Massy Palaiseau) then free shuttles - by bus 197 from Porte d'Orléans Schedules - Friday, September 26: screening ...

23
Sep
2013

The Saint Nicolas festivities in Nancy: a magical event

An event not to be missed in Lorraine The Fêtes de Saint-Nicolas à Nancy are an unmissable event in Lorraine. In Eastern France, this event is as famous as the famous Christmas market in Strasbourg! Indeed, it is in Nancy that Saint Nicholas (the Lorraine festival par excellence) is celebrated ...

24
Nov
2021

Land art : the artist Saype repaints the Ballon d'Alsace

Belfort. On the ground, it is difficult to discern the patterns of the design. But as soon as you get a little higher, you can recognize : - the TGV for Alstom - the Adrian helmet built in the Beaucourt factories during the First World War - the Lion of Belfort in the form of a stuff ...

04
July
2022

Cancelled or delayed flight or train: what compensation?

My train is delayed on arrival. If you have chosen to travel by train on a TGV Inouï or an Intercités chartered by SNCF and your train shows a delay of 30 minutes or more upon arrival, you can benefit from the 30-minute Guarantee or G30. In practice, you simply need to fill out an online form on ...

17
July
2024

Véraison Festival 2025: Three Medieval and Epicurean Days in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

ccess, tips Rates: €5 for a simple bracelet (valid for 3 days), free for under 18s. Pre-sale tasting at €6 until 07/31 at the Tourist Office - smart! The A7 and Avignon TGV station (20 min by car) make it easy to come from Lyon, Paris, or Marseille. Consider carpooling; a dedicated BlaBlaCar par ...

29
July
2025

The Scattered Office: 5 Event Ideas to Reunite Your Hybrid Teams

speed wifi. Mixed teams pitch their prototypes in front of the COMEX (thrills guaranteed).Quarterly Strategic Seminar: two days in a country house near a TGV station. Workshops, hiking, quiz night: you return exhausted but aligned. HR Checklist Before Booking - Clarify the objective (onboarding, ret ...

20
Aug
2025

European Heritage Days: Cast off at the National Maritime Museum!

with reduced mobility (PRM): Most sites have elevators or ramps, check the official page for details. - Arriving by train: Brest, Toulon, and Rochefort are directly connected by TGV or Intercités trains. Port-Louis can be reached via Lorient + bus. Nota Bene: JEP, SNSM... what's that? • **JEP**: ...

16
Sep
2025

French Lights in Agen: When the Brilliance of Versailles Shines on the Jacobins Church

hat in Versailles only 10% of the 60,000 works are on permanent display. For the people of Agen, it's a unique opportunity to see, without taking the TGV, the Bust of Alexander the Great (Girardon) or the portrait by Van Loo of the all-powerful Duke of Choiseul. Focus on Icons: Madame du Barry as Fl ...

27
Oct
2025