Paris Train Journeys: the 4 Rides Worth Booking

1.Montmartre Train Ride w/ Optional Seine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 250 reviews · 1 day · from $15Our pick

Start beside Sacré-Cœur and ride a small vintage train through Montmartre’s cobbled streets, passing Moulin Rouge, Lapin Agile, the vineyard, cemetery, and Saint-Pierre Church. The ride lasts about 30 minutes. Add a one-hour Seine cruise with audio commentary in 14 languages, but arrange your own way between Montmartre and the river.

“It was okay, nothing special. There was limited if any narration, & we weren't sure what language it was, as it was at a low volume. It should be noted that it is it a hop on/hop off. We were aware of this but most of the others were not. It would probably be best to take a city bus up or down from the cathedral. The best thing there was done on foot at the pedestrian street at the back of the cathedral to the left. 'Rue du Chevalier de la Barre'”

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2.Disneyland® Paris Tickets for Train and Parks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 249 reviews · from $163

Travel from central Paris to Disneyland Paris by direct RER A train in about 45 minutes, then spend one day at Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios, or both. Magic Ways provides the dated park and train tickets from its Paris office, with French, English, and Spanish assistance. Plan ahead for ticket pickup, early arrival, and long queues.

“Both kids and adults loved Disneyland. Fast pass was well worth it”

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3.LOURDES : COME FOR A DAY – Private Day-trip from PARIS by High Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $1,170

Travel from Paris to Lourdes with hotel pickup, return TGV tickets, and a private guide. At the sanctuary, guides such as Nathalie, Natalie, Giovana, and Kathy help you visit the grotto, basilicas, and prayer sites. Some departures have been changed to flights, giving you more time in Lourdes.

“This private tour was a pilgrimage for us. Lourdes was amazing! The train ride to the countryside is beautiful and serene. Our wonderful guide Nathalie, showed us her town of Lourdes, where she has resided for many years. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Merci beaucoup Nathalie!”

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4.Versailles: Semi-Private Guided Tour with Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $191

Travel from Paris to Versailles by train with an English-speaking guide such as Elizabeth, Christian, or Liza. Visit the Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, Marie Antoinette’s bedroom, fountains, and the hidden King’s Garden. Your guide handles the train and palace entry, then leaves you free to return to Paris on your own.

“We had the most amazing and entertaining guide, Elizabeth. She was not only extremely fluent and articulate in English, but was an amazing story teller. She made the entire trip into Versailles and the tour itself very entertaining and informative by explaining the history of the people and events connected with this famous chateau, most importantly, King Louis XIV. How she told the story really brought the experience to life and the entire small group felt this tour was the highlight of our visit to Paris. Elizabeth also ensured our safety and comfort by directing us along the way as we took the train, grabbed snacks and found bathrooms as…”

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