Railpass or point- to- point?
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Railpass or point- to- point?
I will be in Paris for a week. I would like to take a day trip to Beaune, and Versailles.Would a railpass save me money? Also could you recommend any vineyard tours? I am hoping to travel to Burgundy to see some vineyards. Would it be possible to stop in Beaune or Dijon and travel down to Avignon in a day? Am I asking to much out of my week in Paris? Thank You!
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I would not get a railpass for just a few day trips. Just go to the train station before the trip and buy roundtrip point-to-point tickets. You'll be surprised how cheap they are compared to the equivalent miles in most railpasses. Railpasses only seem worthwhile when you are taking long train rides every day. A daytrip to Avignon is possible on the TGV, but you won't have but a few enjoyable hours there. It would be better to spend one night in Avignon so you are not rushed stopping in the other towns along the way.
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Hi jen,
Definitely don't by a pass. You might not want to leave Paris in your short week.
Beaune is a daytrip. Versailles is at least a 1/2 day. I also suggest an overnight if you want to visit Avignon.
Train schedules and fares are at http://www.voyages-sncf.com
Definitely don't by a pass. You might not want to leave Paris in your short week.
Beaune is a daytrip. Versailles is at least a 1/2 day. I also suggest an overnight if you want to visit Avignon.
Train schedules and fares are at http://www.voyages-sncf.com
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Another idea would be to combine a daytrip to see Chartres and Versailles the same day (half-day each) and return to Paris. Both towns lie on the same rail line as I recall, Chartres being further away. There you can visit what I consider to be the epitome of the gothic cathedral. And in Versailles you'll see the epitome of the baroque palace.