Great video, thank you! I’ll be taking the train from Nice to Paris tomorrow, and your video really helped me to know what to expect. I appreciate that!!
Hi Vic, thanks for the vid that definitely helped as I am now planning the trip from Paris - Nice- Monaco - Milan - Venice and Rome. Seems like quite nice and easy to get on those and much better to stay at each destination to explore 2-3 days depend and go on. Hi to all Train lovers!!!😍😍😍
Thank you for your video! Can you tell me which side to sit on to be on the same side as the coast? I know it is the right side, but when I am booking my ticket on the SNCF site, I can't tell if I should sit in the single seat or double and which direction should I face? I have never ridden a train before, or been to France, and I want to be able to see the coast in front of me (facing forward) without having to look across the train. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the video. I'm soon going to France to study and i was worried about the train part with all my luggage. Now i know how things will be 😊 so thank you again 😁👌
3:28 well… that’s a way to do it… but no, really you should just press the button on the door (in the center) and it will open (and close) automatically ;)
@@victoriafrankiyo i am awnsering late but actually the green button is to let the door open when you open it for the next passenger behind you when you are boarding because the door close automatically its just a safety thing
all this video is missing is the cost ! i always like to know that when watching a video about a travel option (even if it fluctuates.. it's nice to know what someone else paid)
@@victoriafrankiyo Awww brilliant. The beach/s goes on for miles, too, in Nice. If people need to get away from the crowds - with a bit of research, you can find quieter beaches going East along the coast. The mountains (Alps) are so, so close, too. What a wonderful place!!!
Ah, makes sense. I think I had to resort to that button on this particular train I was traveling on since the middle buttons weren't working. Great to know there's supposed to be an easier way. Thanks again for the info!
So if you pre buy your ticket there is no check in process? You just go to your platform? Considering taking rain over flight to avoid airport check in/security ect...
There wasn't a check-in process like at an airport. At most there may have been a quick scan of your luggage through a machine but not to the extent of taking your items out of your bag, nor taking your shoes off, etc. They mainly check tickets once you're aboard the train
I`m from France Just buy your food in station busnesses or outside cafes, avoid buying food at the food vendor inside the train, most french people use the train cafe for coffee or other drinks.
So excited for you and your upcoming trip! I believe "Le Bar" that I go to on the train was the only spot on board that sold food or drinks. They do sell beer and wine but didn't appear to be set up for cocktails or spirits.
Hi Victoria, thanks for the informative video! It was very helpful as I'm planning on visiting Paris and Nice as well. Can I ask you a question? How do you suggest booking flights from the US? I want to arrive in Paris and then leave from Nice. How did you book your flights? Two one-way flight tickets?
Great video would love to take a tgv train in France you are beautiful good luck in everything im old enough to remember 🇫🇷 old currency was the French franc take care. 👍💞
Good question! I'm not 100% sure. I've read that sometimes the train won't know ahead of time which direction the carriages will be facing because they run the forward route and reverse route, and trains get turned around when serviced. But I'm not sure if this is true. I usually travel with a companion and book the 2 seats that sit across a table from each other. When we board, whichever one of us "feels like" traveling backwards that day takes the backward seat.
Hi do they check passport or id proof along with the ticket before boarding a Tgv train?? Please let me know? Im confused where to carry my passport during all day trips by tgv and TER s
They did not check passports for this particular trip. However, it should be noted we were traveling within France so it was domestic travel. It might be different when traveling between countries.
Where do you buy the train tickets online? Can you buy them on the app? If so which app? And are they strict about the luggage? I noticed they charge for larger luggage? cause I noticed the Trains are similar to the one I took in Switzerland and we didn’t pay anything for luggage and we just keep our luggage next to us because we had room with seats facing each other
Tickets are available at www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/ They also link to their app which I thought was a great so! We did not find them to be strict about larger luggage. Luggage can either fit on the shelf by your seat or in the communal shelves at either end of your train car. You can also keep it next to you if you're lucky enough to not have anyone occupying the seats next to you. Happy travels!
I believe the kiosks make it pretty easy to buy at the station in English. They will try their best at the counter as well. I think you may pay a higher price than if you booked in advance. It's also possible that a particular time/seat preference might be sold out. But it's definitely possible!
Hi Victoria! I'm thinking about going to France and was trying to figure out how to go between Paris, Nice, Marseille, and Lyon. I was trying to Google up train tickets from Paris to Nice and got like a variety of websites..? So I was kind of confused what's like actually legit and was wondering if there was an official website or platform you used to book the train tickets! Thanks :)
I would rather get the train to places because you have a better view where as a plane all as you see is clouds " yes I understand you get there quicker but the journey is more boring , to me . And the getting to your destination is all part of your little break " anyway .
Because, if you look a map of France, you will see that, from Paris to Marseille, the train goes through what is called "la vallée du Rhône" (Rhône valley), which is flat and without mountains. That is why you can get from Paris to Lyon in 2 hours, or to Marseille in 3 hours and half, in a straight line. Unfortunately, between Marseille and Nice, it is impossible, because of the geography : Maures mountains, Esterel Mountains, then Alps mountains : that is why from Marseille to Nice, the train can't go fast anymore.
If you are travelling first class they bring the food to you , you don't need to get up yourself and go to the buffet car or is that only a British thing . 🇬🇧
That’s so interesting! On this particular train we did not see anyone taking orders or delivering food. We were directed to the app and that was pretty much it. But seat-side service sounds lovely!
Thanks for the questions! The price I paid for one nonstop first class ticket was 66 euros. This price can vary by season, time of day, and day of the week. My duck confit was 14 euros and the burger was 12 euros. The food was anywhere from 10-17 euros, depending on what you order. Thanks for watching and happy travels!
Thanks. Wonderful video. Really great. You should feel so proud at helping so many and for being so skilled at filming and editing.
Will be going from Paris to Nice in June😊 thanks for your video
Have a great trip!
Great video, thank you! I’ll be taking the train from Nice to Paris tomorrow, and your video really helped me to know what to expect. I appreciate that!!
Great video. Thanks so much. I’m traveling to London, and then to Nice for the first time in September.
Have such a great trip!!!
@@victoriafrankiyo thanks so much!
Thank you for the video. very helpful.
im going to Nice from Paris in a few days, this video was very helpful!
Hi Vic, thanks for the vid that definitely helped as I am now planning the trip from Paris - Nice- Monaco - Milan - Venice and Rome. Seems like quite nice and easy to get on those and much better to stay at each destination to explore 2-3 days depend and go on. Hi to all Train lovers!!!😍😍😍
Thank you for your video! Can you tell me which side to sit on to be on the same side as the coast? I know it is the right side, but when I am booking my ticket on the SNCF site, I can't tell if I should sit in the single seat or double and which direction should I face? I have never ridden a train before, or been to France, and I want to be able to see the coast in front of me (facing forward) without having to look across the train. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the video. I'm soon going to France to study and i was worried about the train part with all my luggage. Now i know how things will be 😊 so thank you again 😁👌
Your are so welcome! Have a wonderful time studying abroad!
THANK YOU!
Thanks for the great video 😊
Thank you for this, really informative!
Great short video. We are Oweis to Nice tomorrow - this was super helpful.
3:28 well… that’s a way to do it… but no, really you should just press the button on the door (in the center) and it will open (and close) automatically ;)
Oh wow good to know! Thanks for the clarification.
@@victoriafrankiyo i am awnsering late but actually the green button is to let the door open when you open it for the next passenger behind you when you are boarding because the door close automatically its just a safety thing
Thank you for this video
How do you not have more followers?! I love your vlogs, they are super good and well edited, thanks for sharing!!
Thank you so much! 💕💕
@@victoriafrankiyo hi I would like to ask you if you don’t mind, from Paris Gare du Nord to gare de Lyon station it’s easy ? Thanks
Thank you!
Cool video thank you for help
all this video is missing is the cost ! i always like to know that when watching a video about a travel option (even if it fluctuates.. it's nice to know what someone else paid)
ima driver in this line between Paris lyon end Nice. This train is called TGV DUPLEX or Tgv oceane ;)
Thanks for the info and for getting us to Nice safely!
What’s the link
Tank you for this vidéo !😁👍👍👍
Thanks for this video, was the food included in your ticket? Also Paris to Nice, no train changes?
Ours was a direct route, no changes needed. Food was not included in the ticket price. Have a great trip!
Thanks for sharing!
Dope video. I'm taking the train from Paris to Marseille in May.
At 3'23'' to open the door, it's not the green nob, but the button on the door where the class number is writen
Yes, looks like I mistakenly resorted to the emergency exit button each time 😅. Thanks for the info , Gui!
Are you allocated a seat number and how do you find it? And how do you open bathroom door?
Perfect little video; with v nice narration and shots. You did a fabulous job! What was your vacation, in Nice, like?
Thanks so much! Nice was really relaxing and I’m always a sucker for a beach. The food was fantastic, too!
@@victoriafrankiyo Awww brilliant. The beach/s goes on for miles, too, in Nice. If people need to get away from the crowds - with a bit of research, you can find quieter beaches going East along the coast. The mountains (Alps) are so, so close, too. What a wonderful place!!!
Amazing👍
It's not the green button to open the door :) There is a button just in the middle of the door, above the handle , and it close automaticaly ;)
Wow looks like I pressed an extra button! Thanks for the help. Hopefully everyone watching can learn from my mistake!
What does the green button do?
@@victoriafrankiyo It's an emergency button, if the middle one doesn't work ;-)
Ah, makes sense. I think I had to resort to that button on this particular train I was traveling on since the middle buttons weren't working. Great to know there's supposed to be an easier way. Thanks again for the info!
Victoria Frankiyo it is useful when you want to enter with your suitcase and it prevents the door from closing on you.
So if you pre buy your ticket there is no check in process? You just go to your platform? Considering taking rain over flight to avoid airport check in/security ect...
There wasn't a check-in process like at an airport. At most there may have been a quick scan of your luggage through a machine but not to the extent of taking your items out of your bag, nor taking your shoes off, etc. They mainly check tickets once you're aboard the train
I`m from France Just buy your food in station busnesses or outside cafes, avoid buying food at the food vendor inside the train, most french people use the train cafe for coffee or other drinks.
Sorry if I missed this. Can you reserve a single seat ahead of time, or is it first come first served?
Hello! Seats are reserved ahead of time when you book your ticket. You can choose your seat from a 2D view of each wagon :).
im from Tunisia beautiful country
Thanks for this video. I'll be on that train in late September 2023. Is there a bar on board?
So excited for you and your upcoming trip! I believe "Le Bar" that I go to on the train was the only spot on board that sold food or drinks. They do sell beer and wine but didn't appear to be set up for cocktails or spirits.
Hi Victoria, thanks for the informative video! It was very helpful as I'm planning on visiting Paris and Nice as well. Can I ask you a question? How do you suggest booking flights from the US? I want to arrive in Paris and then leave from Nice. How did you book your flights? Two one-way flight tickets?
Yup! Two one-way tickets is the way to go. Have a great trip!
Great video would love to take a tgv train in France you are beautiful good luck in everything im old enough to remember 🇫🇷 old currency was the French franc take care. 👍💞
Love your last name is it Japanese?
A few questions. Website to book? Can you book 5 months out ? Or does the date need to be closer? Which terminal did you leave out of Paris?
Tickets are available for booking at www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/ Left out of Gare Du Nord. Have a great trip!
@@victoriafrankiyo thank you!
Is the eurail pass worth purchasing or just buy train tickets as you need them??
It depends how many trips you plan to make. If only one or two trips then just buy as you need them
Hi, thanks for the video. When booking for seats in 1st class, how do you know if its forward seats?
Good question! I'm not 100% sure. I've read that sometimes the train won't know ahead of time which direction the carriages will be facing because they run the forward route and reverse route, and trains get turned around when serviced. But I'm not sure if this is true. I usually travel with a companion and book the 2 seats that sit across a table from each other. When we board, whichever one of us "feels like" traveling backwards that day takes the backward seat.
thank for the video! any lounge prior to boarding?
No lounge unfortunately!
Hi do they check passport or id proof along with the ticket before boarding a Tgv train??
Please let me know? Im confused where to carry my passport during all day trips by tgv and TER s
They did not check passports for this particular trip. However, it should be noted we were traveling within France so it was domestic travel. It might be different when traveling between countries.
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Hello, I appreciate your video, how much was the train ticket to Nice?
Price varies depending on time of day, day of week, and time of year.
great video are you abe totake large suit case on the train ? thanks
Yes! There's a luggage storage area at either end of each coach as well as an overhead area.
Where do you buy the train tickets online? Can you buy them on the app? If so which app? And are they strict about the luggage? I noticed they charge for larger luggage? cause I noticed the Trains are similar to the one I took in Switzerland and we didn’t pay anything for luggage and we just keep our luggage next to us because we had room with seats facing each other
Tickets are available at www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/ They also link to their app which I thought was a great so! We did not find them to be strict about larger luggage. Luggage can either fit on the shelf by your seat or in the communal shelves at either end of your train car. You can also keep it next to you if you're lucky enough to not have anyone occupying the seats next to you. Happy travels!
@@victoriafrankiyo do they charge for bringing on luggage?
Not that I recall
@@victoriafrankiyo is it easy to book a ticket at the station as well? Does everyone speak English? Cause we want to take a train from nice to Monaco
I believe the kiosks make it pretty easy to buy at the station in English. They will try their best at the counter as well. I think you may pay a higher price than if you booked in advance. It's also possible that a particular time/seat preference might be sold out. But it's definitely possible!
Which app did you use to book the train
apps.apple.com/us/app/sncf-connect-trains-trajets/id343889987
How is "Gare" pronounced, in Paris you said it with the "er" sound and in Nice you said it with the "ar" sound??
I didn’t realize I’d said it differently! I believe it’s “ar”.
Beautiful! I think I will do the same
Hi Victoria! I'm thinking about going to France and was trying to figure out how to go between Paris, Nice, Marseille, and Lyon. I was trying to Google up train tickets from Paris to Nice and got like a variety of websites..? So I was kind of confused what's like actually legit and was wondering if there was an official website or platform you used to book the train tickets! Thanks :)
I booked mine on www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/ They also have an app which I found to be helpful!
Was this a first class seat?
Yes, this was a first class seat. On the ticket they call it "1e class".
I would rather get the train to places because you have a better view where as a plane all as you see is clouds " yes I understand you get there quicker
but the journey is more boring , to me . And the getting to your destination is all part of your little break " anyway .
Totally agree! Thanks for watching.
Where your seats on 1st class?
Yup
Why does it take 6 hours for a train that can travel at 300km/h?
Great question! There's some great info on that here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-speed_rail_in_France?wprov=sfti1
Because, if you look a map of France, you will see that, from Paris to Marseille, the train goes through what is called "la vallée du Rhône" (Rhône valley), which is flat and without mountains. That is why you can get from Paris to Lyon in 2 hours, or to Marseille in 3 hours and half, in a straight line. Unfortunately, between Marseille and Nice, it is impossible, because of the geography : Maures mountains, Esterel Mountains, then Alps mountains : that is why from Marseille to Nice, the train can't go fast anymore.
Simple reason, Marseille to Nice it’s a normàl section, not an high speed track(LGV)
is food included in first class?
No it is not. You have to buy it seperately on board. You can bring your own if you want to.
Thanks for watching! Food is not included in first class but is available for purchase if you go to the food coach.
What r using to vlog?
Thanks for watching! I used an old Sony a6000 to shoot this.
If you are travelling first class they bring the food to you ,
you don't need to get up yourself and go to the buffet car
or is that only a British thing . 🇬🇧
They don’t do it because these are double decker trains and it’s not easy with the stairs etc…
That’s so interesting! On this particular train we did not see anyone taking orders or delivering food. We were directed to the app and that was pretty much it. But seat-side service sounds lovely!
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How much the ticket
Ticket prices vary with the time of day, day of week, time of year, and whether there's a connection. Weekends tend to be more expensive.
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Hi from indonesia 🇮🇩
U forget to show us the bathroom 🙃
Head to 5:19 for bathroom 😊
@@victoriafrankiyo Ooooops thanks and sorrry. Ps: in South Africa that is toilet its not a bath (room)place. 🤭
The TGV has one of the worst employees in the world, som of them can’t even speak English smh, I live in France
3:26 its emergency door open 🤦🏽♂️
Lol well that explains why it worked so well 😅
@@victoriafrankiyo 😂😂😂👌
Green button = emergency use
Cost would have been nice
Ty for the feedback! What cost in particular would you be interested in? Cost of the ticket or cost of the food? (Or both?)
@@victoriafrankiyo Both would be great!
Thanks for the questions! The price I paid for one nonstop first class ticket was 66 euros. This price can vary by season, time of day, and day of the week. My duck confit was 14 euros and the burger was 12 euros. The food was anywhere from 10-17 euros, depending on what you order. Thanks for watching and happy travels!
@@victoriafrankiyo dont forget they dont have low cost transpotation in usa
Shouldn't you get rid the booger on your face before you do the video ?
vidéo bien sympathique , venez voire ma chaîne également , a bientôt ;) en + super jolie 😊
Where are you from ☺️ great video !