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Preparation for your France Train trip    

Consider these points when ordering your France train tickets and passes 

  • How long you plan to visit France and Europe 

  • How much you can afford to pay for transportation

  • Your itinerary and order of visiting each country

  • Plan thoroughly, use guidebooks, maps and the Eurail timetable. 

  • How much flexibility you have and the length of your train trip

  • Number of people traveling and their ages

  • Certain ages (Senior, Youth) get discounts

  • Do you want pass protection? - get insurance in case you lose your Train Pass

  • Remember, quality of rail service differs from country to country

  • Ride on night trains if possible. You'll cover lot's of km and save the cost of accomodation. 

  • Reserve a sleeper booth, couchette in advance

  • It may pay to buy a single ticket, and save the pass for longer trips. 

  • Be reasonable, you can't visit all of Europe in 10 days

  • Choose the destinations you really want to see.

  • Spend a few days in each place... There's always a next time 

When Traveling by Train    

  • Always keep your passport handy  

  • The first time you board a train, validate your pass at the railway station 

  • If you use your Pass, beginning your trip after 7:00 p.m. and ending it after 3:00 a.m. the next morning allows you to use the following day's date on the pass when you depart. It saves a full day of your pass.

  • Restaurant facilities on trains are costly 

  • Bring your own food and drink.

  • Bring a couple of liters of bottled water. Don't drink the water from the bathroom taps. 

Packing and care of your Personal Belongings    

  • Pack as light as possible. Try to make one bag or backpack the limit

  • A lot of stations might not have baggage carts available 

  • Protect your belongings by locking them to the overhead rack, (bring a small bicycle cable lock) especially on night trains. 

  • Don't put items under your seat... you can't watch them

  • Wear your moneybelt if you plan to sleep on an overnight train

  • If you have valuables in your pocket, use safety pins to "lock" them. Keep what you need handy

  • Sleep in your clothes, you never know what can happen. Be positive but prepared.

  • Try to keep your belongings with you if you leave the compartment 

  • Lock the compartment door, if possible, especially at night. 

General Safety Precautions    

  • Protect yourself from pickpockets and scam artists. 

  • When waiting in a station always keep your stuff in FRONT of you

  • Be careful discussing travel plans with people in your compartment. 

  • Keep an eye on people around you. 

  • Don't "show off" your belongings (stereo headphones, credit cards...)

  • Keep your passport and tickets at hand before boarding the train.

  • Don't open your moneybelt or backpack in front of strangers

  • Be carefly of people who seem non-threatening like women with babies, groups of children and even some English-speaking backpackers

  • Be careful of fast talking stories about lost money or luggage. 

  • Be honest and friendly but remember, human nature is still alive

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France Railpass

provides you with any 4 days unlimited train travel in 1 month. 

France Saverpass

is a special pass for two or more people traveling together (any 4 days unlimited train travel in 1 month). 

France Seniorpass

offers travelers 60 and over the opportunity to see France with a discounted pass. 

France Youthpass

provides travelers under 26 with any 4 days of unlimited train travel in 1 month. 

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