{"id":297,"date":"2018-01-15T20:38:51","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T20:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/209.222.30.173\/?p=297"},"modified":"2023-02-15T12:25:35","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T12:25:35","slug":"where-should-i-go-interrailing-in-france-our-ultimate-interrail-route-for-travelling-around-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/where-should-i-go-interrailing-in-france-our-ultimate-interrail-route-for-travelling-around-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Where should I go interrailing in France? Our ultimate interrail route for travelling around France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Arnaud Schuffenecker, a proud Frenchman himself, takes us through his favourite spots around France.&nbsp;<\/i><i>If you\u2019d like to go interrailing in France, then follow Arnaud\u2019s ultimate Interrail route around France with this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/plan\/35940\/\">Interrail route template<\/a>.<\/i><\/p><div class=\"inter-content-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-1521888844\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7158573474\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you planning to go to France? &#8220;Cocorico.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the most visited tourist destination in the world, offering many varied landscapes and a rich cultural heritage. Thanks to its well-connected and high quality rail network, let yourself be tempted by an interrail around France. We propose to you a route from Paris to Marseille! On the list: a romantic dinner in Paris, a trip to the future in Poitiers, cheese and wine tasting in Bordeaux, surfing in Biarritz, a sunny day on the French Riviera and much more&#8230; <\/span><\/p><div class=\"inter-content_2\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-2574116110\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7158573474\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBon voyage!\u201d<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Paris, France<\/b><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-1525\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/photo-1526893381913-e311045b8064-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1525\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@edouard_grillot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grillot Edouard<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What could be better than to start our journey in the capital of love and fashion? Some say that it would take a lifetime to fully visit every alley and recess in the city of light. However, one weekend in Paris is enough to let you feel the famous Parisian flair. Not to be missed is the Louvre Museum (beware, it\u2019s closed on Tuesdays) with its innumerable collections of paintings and sculptures &#8211; witnesses to our history. After the Louvre, walk along the avenue des Champs Elys\u00e9es towards the Arc de Triomphe for a nice stroll. If you like shopping, head directly to the Galeries Lafayette, the capital&#8217;s largest fashion department store. Even if you don\u2019t like shopping be sure to visit the store\u2019s rooftop for an unbeatable view of Paris &#8211; it&#8217;s free! <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a beautiful walk along the River Seine, stop at the romantic restaurant \u201cLe Colima\u00e7on\u201d for some traditional French cuisine at a fair price. Before leaving for Poitiers, taste the famous macaroons of \u201cLa Dur\u00e9e\u201d, a tasty and well-kept secret recipe!<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Poitiers, France<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just 90 minutes from Paris by train, Poitiers invites you on a trip to the heart of French history. Romanesque art is omnipresent in the city: civil and religious monuments, narrow alleys with half-timbered houses&#8230; a key building of this architectural testimony, the church of Notre-Dame-la-Grande and its facade with sculpted decoration. The Palace of the Counts of Poitou-ducs d&#8217;Aquitaine (which is today now a courthouse), located in the heart of the city, also recalls the period of the city\u2019s domination from the 10th to the 12th century. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baptised as the city with its 100 steeples, Poitiers does not rest on its laurels. The \u201cFuturoscope\u201d amusement park is resolutely forward-looking with impressive attractions featuring the latest technology. Don&#8217;t miss the most recent attraction: a trip around the world inspired by Jules Verne&#8217;s novel aboard an extraordinary machine \u2013 an incredible experience!<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Bordeaux, France<\/b><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bordeaux-3876995_1280-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1711\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/stuthnagyniki-3920746\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=3876995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Niki Nagy<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=3876995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another 80 minutes on the train and you\u2019ll arrive in Bordeaux, thanks to the TGV high-speed train (be sure to make seat reservations). During the journey to the south of France, take a look at the many wine vineyards that make Bordeaux famous all over the world. Named &#8220;the most trendy city in the world&#8221; in 2017 by Lonely Planet, Bordeaux is the city of today, combining architecture, culture, gastronomy and the art of living. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To begin your visit, go admire the famous water mirror &#8211; with an area of nearly 3500m\u00b2, the largest in the world! Then head straight to the famous Place de la Com\u00e9die in the heart of town. Stop in front of the \u201cGrand Th\u00e9\u00e2tre\u201d, built on the orders of Marshal de Richelieu and inaugurated in 1780, the Bordeaux theatre is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also visit the brand new &#8220;Cit\u00e9 du Vin&#8221;, opened in 2016, offering you an immersive and sensory journey, which is so very unique. To get there, walk along the freshly renovated quays along the Garonne River. Along the way, you\u2019ll see some buildings that are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For dinner, we recommend the &#8220;Bistrot d&#8217; Aur\u00e9lie&#8221; or the &#8220;Au Bistrot &#8221; &#8211; excellent prices for tasty, gastronomic French food. Before leaving for Biarritz, try the famous &#8220;cannel\u00e9s&#8221;, flavoured with rum and vanilla.<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Biarritz, France<\/b><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-1520 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/photo-1535910151436-47287d5a4d92-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Interrailing in France - Biarritz\" class=\"wp-image-1520\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Surfers in Biarritz (Credit: Mauro Paillex)<\/figcaption><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between ocean and mountains, very close to the Basque Country and close to Spain, the city of Biarritz is ideal for excursions. It is also well known for being the European capital of surfing, with significant waves all year round. The surfing culture can be seen throughout the city, particularly represented by the \u201cCit\u00e9 de l&#8217; Oc\u00e9an\u201d and the number of surf shops\/surfboard rental companies in the area. If you&#8217;ve never surfed before, you&#8217;ve come to the right place (there are 18 surf schools!). In Biarritz, 6 beaches are waiting for you, each with their own charm. The best known and most appreciated by surfers is the beach \u201cde la c\u00f4te des Basques\u201d. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If surfing is not your cup of tea, take a look at the very typical architecture of the old houses in the city centre. Take advantage of this opportunity to visit the famous &#8220;Halles de Biarritz&#8221;, home to more than 120 merchants. You will discover local gastronomy such as &#8220;le g\u00e2teau Basque&#8221; or \u201cle jambon de Bayonne\u201d. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For accommodation, we recommend the \u201cyouth hostel HI Biarritz\u201d, a very nice and friendly place. Now, en route to Toulouse!<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Toulouse, France<\/b><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dat-vo-F4u8Vm7UdgY-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4285\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">People enjoying sunset on the Garonne River (Credit: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@hoangdat302?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DAT VO<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/F4u8Vm7UdgY?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to the capital of southwestern France! Toulouse is a colourful city with its pink brick facades and its emblematic flower, the Violet. Halfway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the &#8220;Pink City&#8221;, as it is called, merges heritage and \u201cart de vivre\u201d joyfully. Start your visit at the \u201cla place du Capitole\u201d, a pedestrian-friendly open space in the historic city centre. With a surface area of more than 12,000 m\u00b2, as big as two football pitches! For some neoclassical architecture, the Capitole houses Toulouse&#8217;s town hall (free visit), as well as a theatre and a national orchestra are worth a visit. Not far from the square is The Jacobins Monastery. Built from the 13th century onwards, the Jacobins Monastery is a magnificent Gothic religious building, known for housing the relics of St. Thomas Aquinas. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food wise, the city centre is full of excellent restaurants where you can taste the local traditional cuisine: duck, \u201cfoie gras\u201d, or \u201ccassoulet\u201d. Be careful, the food is delicious, but also a bit heavy! Don&#8217;t forget to also take a night time stroll along the banks of the Garonne River. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, if you are interested in aeronautics, visit the City of Space to jump on the moon &#8211; in 3D! It is now time to get on the train to Montpellier.<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Montpellier, France<\/b><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/montpellier-913011_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/montpellier-913011_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/montpellier-913011_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/montpellier-913011_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/montpellier-913011_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/montpellier-913011_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/ennelise-629138\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=913011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ennelise Napoleoni-Bianco<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=913011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After 2 hours and 20 minutes by train, you will arrive in Montpellier. This city, close to the Mediterranean Sea, seduces both students and lovers of unusual streets and nightlife. Montpellier is, during any season, the most attractive city in the south of France. The climate is pleasant all year round. Montpellier&#8217;s historic centre, rich in a millennial history, stands out thanks to its cobbled pedestrian streets, original concept stores and various restaurants. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u201cPlace de la Com\u00e9die\u201d will inevitably attract your attention. Completely pedestrian, the place is full of terraces that allow you to enjoy a coffee or an aperitif while contemplating the famous opera Com\u00e9die, inspired by the Garnier Opera House in Paris. If you have time, explore the historic area of the Ecusson as well. The best way to experience the medieval streets of Montpellier is to leave your map in your pocket and let your curiosity be your guide. Also admire the Arc de Triomphe. This 15-metre monument, which forms the gateway to the old town of Montpellier, was built in 1691 in honour of Louis XIV. Before heading to Marseille, have one of the famous cocktails at &#8220;Papa Doble,&#8221; then enjoy a tasty burger at \u201cBurger et Blanquette\u201d.<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Marseille, France<\/b><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-1530 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/photo-1576244348464-c7d393b6dfc0-1024x665.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1530\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A view across Marseille with the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde in the background (Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@florianwehde\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florian Wehde<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last stop on our journey is the mythical city of Marseille, known all over the world for its football team, Olympique de Marseille. To start, go to the old port of Marseille and sit down in one of the many bars to enjoy the pastis, the city\u2019s traditional alcoholic beverage. While relaxing with a drink in hand, look up and watch the lively port that never sleeps, where sailors, locals and tourists are constantly crossing paths. Then explore Marseille&#8217;s trendiest neighbourhood, \u201cle quartier du Panier\u201d, founded 2,600 years ago by the Greeks. Today, the neighbourhood is a landmark for artists, thanks to the presence of numerous art galleries. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food-lovers will also be pleased with the incredible gastronomy in the district. Last but not least, hipsters will also be delighted with all the vintage boutiques. Looking for a place to take the perfect Instagram photo? Climb up to the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde (but, plan for a good hour of walking). When you&#8217;re at the top, you&#8217;ll be rewarded with a great view over the city under the radiant sunshine.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And so, our Interrail trip ends, \u201cau revoir la France\u201d!<\/span><\/p><p><i>If you\u2019d like to follow Arnaud\u2019s ultimate Interrail route around France, you can get started with this <a href=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/plan\/35940\/\">Interrail route template<\/a>.<\/i><\/p><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to spend a few more days in France and explore other places?<\/span><\/em><\/p><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arnaud recommends visiting Saint-Tropez, Cannes, and Nice with its famous \u201cpromenade des anglais\u201d. These three cities make the French Riviera renowned all over the world.<\/span><\/em><\/p><div class=\"inter-after-content\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-1369290948\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8015293915\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arnaud Schuffenecker, a proud Frenchman himself, takes us through his favourite spots around France.&nbsp;If you\u2019d like to go interrailing in France, then follow Arnaud\u2019s ultimate Interrail route around France with this&nbsp;Interrail route template. 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