Oui Paris from Paris — 10 days

Avignon

France

Barcelona

Spain

• Sagrada Família

  Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece basilica

• Park Güell

  Whimsical mosaic-covered park with city views

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More about Barcelona

Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia, is a vibrant Mediterranean city perfectly suited for rail travelers. Arriving at the magnificent Barcelona Sants or França stations, you'll find yourself in a city that masterfully blends Gothic quarters with modernist architecture, pristine beaches with urban culture, and traditional tapas bars with cutting-edge cuisine. The compact, walkable city center and excellent metro system make it easy to explore without a car.

Montpellier

France

Lyon

France

• Vieux Lyon

  Renaissance old town with traboules (hidden passageways) and atmospheric streets

• Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière

  Ornate hilltop basilica with panoramic views over the city

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More about Lyon

Lyon, France's gastronomic capital, sits at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Lyon Part-Dieu and Lyon Perrache stations connect to Paris (2 hours by TGV), Marseille (1.75 hours), Geneva, and other major cities. The city's position on the Paris-Marseille-Mediterranean TGV axis makes it supremely accessible.

Strasbourg

France

• Strasbourg Cathedral

  Magnificent Gothic cathedral with astronomical clock and panoramic platform

• Petite France

  Picturesque quarter with half-timbered houses, canals, and covered bridges

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More about Strasbourg

Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace, uniquely blends French and German cultures on the Rhine border. Gare de Strasbourg, behind a stunning glass canopy, is a TGV hub reaching Paris in 1 hour 46 minutes, with connections to Basel, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, and Luxembourg. The city's position makes it a natural crossroads for French and German rail networks.

Lucerne

Switzerland

• Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)

  Europe's oldest covered wooden bridge with 17th-century painted panels

• Lion Monument

  Mark Twain called it 'the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world'

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More about Lucerne

Lucerne is one of Switzerland's most picturesque cities, spectacularly set on the shores of Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee) with the Alps rising dramatically behind it. Lucerne station — rebuilt in a striking modern design by Santiago Calatrava after a 1971 fire — is a key central Swiss hub with direct trains to Zurich (45 min), Bern (1h), Interlaken (1h50), and connections via the Gotthard route to Ticino and Italy. The Golden Pass and Glacier Express scenic routes are accessible from here.

Salzburg

Austria

• Hohensalzburg Fortress

  Imposing hilltop castle with panoramic views, reached by funicular

• Mozart's Birthplace

  Museum in the house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on Getreidegasse

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More about Salzburg

Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, is a baroque jewel set against a dramatic Alpine backdrop. Salzburg Hauptbahnhof connects to Munich (1.5 hours), Vienna (2.5 hours by Railjet), Innsbruck, and Zürich, making it a natural stop on trans-Alpine rail routes.

Prague

Czech Republic

• Prague Castle

  Vast hilltop complex with St. Vitus Cathedral and panoramic views over the city

• Charles Bridge

  Iconic 14th-century stone bridge adorned with baroque statues, connecting Old Town and Lesser Town

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More about Prague

Prague, the 'City of a Hundred Spires,' is one of Europe's most enchanting capitals, renowned for stunning Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau architecture. Praha hlavní nádraží, the city's magnificent Art Nouveau main station, serves as a Central European rail hub with direct connections to Vienna (4 hours), Berlin (4.5 hours), Munich (6 hours), Budapest, Warsaw, and Dresden, making it an ideal base for exploring the region by train.

Berlin

Germany

• Brandenburg Gate

  Iconic neoclassical monument and symbol of German reunification

• Museum Island

  UNESCO World Heritage site with five world-class museums including the Pergamon Museum

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More about Berlin

Berlin, Germany's capital, is a city shaped by history and reinvention. Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Europe's largest crossing station, opened in 2006 and serves as a major hub for ICE high-speed trains connecting to Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, and beyond, as well as international services to Prague, Warsaw, Amsterdam, and Vienna. The station's dramatic glass-and-steel architecture sets the tone for a city that constantly reimagines itself.