Hello,

We are two adults traveling to France in late June and plan to take three train journeys during our stay:

• Marseille to Paris
  
• Paris to Colmar
  
• Colmar to Paris
  

Planning to book these tickets within the next couple of weeks. Would it be beneficial to purchase the Carte Avantage TGV? Also, is the card issued per person, or can one card be used to book tickets for both travelers?

How early should I book TGV tickets to get the best fares for late June?

Thanks.

The Seat61 website should have answers to your questions.

Hi there,
I'd recommend booking your train tickets as early as possible for June to take advantage of the best prices, especially if your trips include Friday to Sunday travel, when fares tend to be higher. Also, be sure to check the cancellation and change conditions when you book, so you know your options in case your plans change.

Check the Avantage Adulte Card (for ages 27 to 59) page to learn about its benefits.
Please note that the accompanying passenger is eligible for discounts under certain conditions:
The Avantage Adulte Card gives a 30% discount to the cardholder and to one accompanying passenger aged 12 or over:
- On one-way journeys on any day of the week, when the cardholder is traveling with a toddler (under 4 years old) or a child (aged 4 to 11 inclusive)
- On one-way journeys on Saturdays or Sundays
- On round trips that include at least the night of Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

Check out the Avantage Senior Card (60+) page to learn about its benefits.
Adult companion discount : NO
One-way trip conditions : Discount any day
Round-trip conditions : Discount valid any day, no weekend requirement

It's hard to say for sure whether an Avantage Card will be worth it for just three trips. It really depends on the price of each journey, which can vary depending on dates and times. The best approach is to check the schedules and fares for your planned trips first, then calculate whether the savings from the card would outweigh its cost (€49/year) before you book.