paris tgv train question: prem's vs. full-fare?
Oct 9th, 2003, 04:05 AM
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paris tgv train question: prem's vs. full-fare?
Hi, I'm trying to book a tgv train ticket from paris to marseilles or avignon. what is the difference between the "prem's" fare and the "full-fare"?
Oct 9th, 2003, 04:58 AM
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hb,
The difference is flexibility:
full fare can be exchanged/refunded while Prem's are worthless if you can't take the train you originally planned to. There are other fare categories between the two extremes, though. Unfortunately, the fare descriptions on the english version of the SNCF site aren't quite up to date - the Découverte J8/J30 fares have been replaced by Prem's. Here's the link:
http://www.voyages-sncf.com/info_res...e.htm?_LANG=UK
Hope this helps,
Andre
The difference is flexibility:
full fare can be exchanged/refunded while Prem's are worthless if you can't take the train you originally planned to. There are other fare categories between the two extremes, though. Unfortunately, the fare descriptions on the english version of the SNCF site aren't quite up to date - the Découverte J8/J30 fares have been replaced by Prem's. Here's the link:
http://www.voyages-sncf.com/info_res...e.htm?_LANG=UK
Hope this helps,
Andre
Oct 9th, 2003, 06:40 PM
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thanks everyone! is a car necessary in avignon? we were thinking about exploring on foot the first day there. also, having lived in new york and boston, i have to ask- is parking a problem in the towns of provence?
Oct 9th, 2003, 06:57 PM
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hb,
Avignon is an old medieval city, with small narrow streets, and having a car there is not a good idea.You are better off walking and admire the scenery,enjoy the people and the frequent small shows in the plaza .The traffic is horrible despite that the city center is not big.
Avignon is an old medieval city, with small narrow streets, and having a car there is not a good idea.You are better off walking and admire the scenery,enjoy the people and the frequent small shows in the plaza .The traffic is horrible despite that the city center is not big.
