Visiting France - Suggestions for holidays, trains, itineraries, day-trips, and sightseeing from someone who has lived and traveled extensively in France
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TGV trains from Lyon to Marseille are the most convenient way to get from the French food capital to its second largest city. Going from the heart of one city to the heart of the other, transport time from Lyon to Marseille is minimized.
TGV trains run regularly from Lyon Saint Exupery train station to Marseille St Charles train station.
The train from Lyon to Marseille takes 1h30m-1h45m each way, and there are 8 TGV trains from Lyon to Marseille a day.
High-speed TGV trains from Paris to Lyon leave Paris every 30 minutes throughout the day and arrive at one of Lyon’s three TGV train stations.
Lyon’s city center train stations are called Lyon Part-Dieu and Lyon Perrache. The other TGV train station in Lyon is at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
The total train time from Paris to Lyon is 2 hours.
Velib’ is taking Paris by storm. Velib’ is the free bike rental service in Paris.
Throughout Paris there are stations where Velib’ bikes are lined up. People visiting Paris can purchase a pass for a small fee and then use the Velib’ bikes to get around Paris.
If you are visiting Paris frequently, it’s worth the time to get a yearly pass for Velib’ so you don’t have to wait in line at the payment machine. You can link the Velib’ pass to Navigo metro pass for ease of use.
Bikes from one Velib’ station can be returned at any other Paris Velib’ station, so it’s a great way to do your Paris sightseeing. Velib’ is especially helpful when the Paris metro and buses go on strike (not uncommon!).
When you rent a Velib’ bike in Paris make sure to inspect the bike for damage, as some of the bikes are old or not in good condition.
Velib’ is also available in Lyon and several other cities in France.
