A couple of tips when on a TGV: 1- if the TGV has WiFi (like this one), you can connect to the WiFi to pre-order from the bar and select a pick up time, then you have a priority line to pick up your order 2- on a TGV Duplex (2 decks), the bathroom downstairs are much larger, especially the one that are design for wheelchair users (everybody can use them) 3- on a Duplex you have a better view from the top deck, but if you easily get sick, the bottom deck is extremely stable (being basically at axle eight) 3- at 6:25 the blue TGV behind you is a low cost OuiGo, that could be an alternative at a lower price, but no services on board (the legroom is good though) ;-)
1:56 so on this ticket, voiture means car, haut means upstairs (downstairs would probably be bas), and place assise means seat. I'm sure a clerk at the ticket counter would explain this if you don't read French, but it never hurts to know in advance!
As a regular traveller on TGV's I have to say that they are the best mode of transport when travelling in France. It's fast, reliable, comfortable and not too expensive if you book in advance. It's the perfect way to enjoy the scenic landscapes of France while travelling at up to 300km/h!
Excellent, your tips take the worry out of different forms of travel - you make it look easy! I know we just gotta get out there and try new things, but seeing this takes away any initial fears. Keep up the informative video’s on family travel😘
Just took that train a week ago. Very nice clean train. 2nd class was plenty fine. St.Jean station is very nice. Spent a week near Brantôme and Sarlat area. Vézac especially the garden over looking river valley and La Roque were breathtaking. Safe travels and thanks for your videos, they were helpful for my research beforehand.
I have been on those trains, my husband was attempting to take pictures of the corn fields, not on these trips!! Gotta love quick traveling. Thank you 😊
I am loving your travel day style videos. It gives us a real insight and gives us realistic tips to use. For example on our last night in Copenhagen we packed in late afternoon so we could leave super last minute. plus having Jocelyn do more videos is amazing. Keep it up. Xxx
More of these train ride vids please. I've only been on a train once in my life about 20 years ago. When I go to Europe, even though it might be more expensive in some ways, I fully intend on using the trains as much as possible, and I would prefer to know how to use them before I get there. Oh and your sons are so adorable 😊
For the best guide to European (and world) rail travel visit www.seat61.com/ . Mark Smith is a recognised expert and this site will give you full guidance country by country and will also advise how best to book and pay for advance tickets from wherever you are based.
Great job folks.I love taking the trains in Europe. Pretty soon Liam is going to have his own You Tube channel titled "Liam's World'. Great job Liam. PS- Thanks for turning the cam off while you were in the WC lol :).
Tips from someone often traveling by train in France : when you're selecting 1st class on www.oui.sncf/, you can choose your seats without additionnal fee (and there's more space for luggages) If you book in advance (ticket availlable 3 months before to the travel date) , there is nearly no difference between 1st and 2nd class cost
For people visiting France If you want to pay tickets first inter to ouigo tickets is very ships but not always available Scnf expensive but easy to pay Sorry my English is very bad ☺😂
Brian Pan When you buy from the bar they can bring your order to your seat. Also 1st class compartment is immediately the next one to the bar’s, with spacious luggage room.
Hello, a trick from a frequent TGV traveller (for work :-( ). If you need more room at the toilets, go to the bottom floor. The toilets there are almost weel-chair accessible. Nice vid. by the way. Best.
Hello This was an interesting video. Going from Paris, to Marseilles I took the regular train and the TGV passed the train, I was on. Whew, it was traveling fast. Ok All the best Shaun of NYC
You forgot to mention that the platform number doesn’t get announced until a very short time before the train leaves, so be prepared for the last minute rush and not all French people are polite....been on that line a good few times now and a much nicer way to get from Paris to Bordeaux without the hassles of flying👏👏
TGV (OuiTGV) are way more expensive than OuiGo (low cost TGV). OuiGo go the same pace as TGV but are less flexible. But you can save a lot of money. For instance a Paris-Bordeaux Ouigo costs 20 euros to 70 euros.
Hi Wolters, we're to France next year, taking the train from city to city. May I ask you how does the Train work on SUNDAY as far Arrive or Depart. Are they more limited? Less Trains?
For your standing/stationary shots, like your intro, you really need to use manual exposure (or at least exposure lock) and manual focus to stop the image from shifting
I used to rent a car to drive between French cities but because I have come to hate Frances toll road system we have started going by train and renting a car at our destination. So much nicer. i do everything I can to avoid those damn toll roads.
Hello Wolter, This question is completely unrelated to this video, however, felt that commenting on your most recent video would be the best way to contact you (Loved this video as well). My friend and I are going away for three nights in the middle of December. We have narrowed our options down (through watching your videos) to either Krakow or Prague (We haven't been to either). Both 25 years old and enjoy exploring during the day - looking at sights and taking in the culture and then going to a few pubs and bars in the evening and socialising with the locals and other travellers. Could you please give us your opinion on where you think we should book as we really can't decide. Thank you very much. Love your Videos! :)
Sometimes for few 5/10€ you can upgraded in 1st class. It's spacer and quieter so it's ideal when you work or even for a families with babies (don't care about angry peolple) ;)
That was 2nd class? Boy will you be disappointed if you travel on our long distance trains here in Sydney Australia. No power to plug into and no pull down blinds to block the sun. Very small bathrooms. I am referring to 1st class seats. I would like a honest review from you so please try our trains sometime in the future.
As an American Mom, I would probably be traveling with large, wheeled suitcases. It does not appear to be any space to store them. What would I do in that situation? Would I have to fly instead?
@@ProfessorWolters Thank you for this video. Is there a predictable, set amount of time, before departure, that you can board the train. I would be quite willing to arrive early in order to secure a space for my large suitcase.
Train sandwiches are a kind of joke in France. Overpriced, super small and taste terrible so my tip is : if you come to France and have to take the train : bring your own food and beverage.
sadly, they are on their longest strike yet currently, they want to keep their 45-52 years old retirement plan, payed at full priced of the last year of salary and adjusted to inflation...
No, and it takes much longer. Prices are similar but you need to add on the cost of getting to CdG from Paris and to Bordeaux from Merignac. With the train taking only 2 hours from centre to centre it is quicker and cheaper. Rail services are more frequent as airlines cannot really compete (there are no longer any flights from Paris to Brussels as airlines cannot compete with high speed rail on price, journey time or convenience)
@@Nynke_K yeah, after thinking about it, 111 for a whole family would be really cheap. but I took the same route few years back and it was not that expansive.
111€ for everybody. And you can have a much cheaper deal, I just look it up and have found 70€ for 4 (2 adults at 27€ each & 2 kids at 8€ each) in May on the SNCF website. Trains are cheap! That's why subways are common for public transportation ;)
A couple of tips when on a TGV:
1- if the TGV has WiFi (like this one), you can connect to the WiFi to pre-order from the bar and select a pick up time, then you have a priority line to pick up your order
2- on a TGV Duplex (2 decks), the bathroom downstairs are much larger, especially the one that are design for wheelchair users (everybody can use them)
3- on a Duplex you have a better view from the top deck, but if you easily get sick, the bottom deck is extremely stable (being basically at axle eight)
3- at 6:25 the blue TGV behind you is a low cost OuiGo, that could be an alternative at a lower price, but no services on board (the legroom is good though)
;-)
Thanks for the info! Really helpful
If you offered a t-shirt with your logo and the phrase "And stuff like that..." in huge font, I would buy it.
Oh don't you worry... we have some fun ones like that coming :)
1:56 so on this ticket, voiture means car, haut means upstairs (downstairs would probably be bas), and place assise means seat. I'm sure a clerk at the ticket counter would explain this if you don't read French, but it never hurts to know in advance!
you are doing God's work anon
I love the way Jocelyn explains this, very practical, informative, polite and respectful for everybody around her.
Oh, Liam is adorable, and such a natural! Love your channel, Mark, never miss a video...
Thank you :)
As a regular traveller on TGV's I have to say that they are the best mode of transport when travelling in France. It's fast, reliable, comfortable and not too expensive if you book in advance. It's the perfect way to enjoy the scenic landscapes of France while travelling at up to 300km/h!
@woltersworld I am loving the vlog style videos as it gives us all a chance to get a little more information as you go
thanks Emily. They are a bit tougher to do, but we will try to make them here and there
Your son is so adorable 🥰 Made the video even better! Thank you for the information. I’ll take this train in September so I needed that.
This is so thoughtful of you to do this sort of a video. Love it
Thank you. We are trying.
TVG is amazing. I've taken one from Rotterdam in the Netherlands to Paris one time and it was so comfortable and stress-free.
Excellent, your tips take the worry out of different forms of travel - you make it look easy! I know we just gotta get out there and try new things, but seeing this takes away any initial fears. Keep up the informative video’s on family travel😘
Thanks! It is really nice to see exactly what our TGV experience will be like in a few months.
Could not have been more perfectly timed. Was just starting to research this trip this morning. Thanks!
Get the tickets and the app makes life a bit easier
Just took that train a week ago. Very nice clean train. 2nd class was plenty fine. St.Jean station is very nice. Spent a week near Brantôme and Sarlat area. Vézac especially the garden over looking river valley and La Roque were breathtaking. Safe travels and thanks for your videos, they were helpful for my research beforehand.
Hello! I'm Nicolas from France. Thank you for the video!
I have been on those trains, my husband was attempting to take pictures of the corn fields, not on these trips!! Gotta love quick traveling. Thank you 😊
I am loving your travel day style videos. It gives us a real insight and gives us realistic tips to use. For example on our last night in Copenhagen we packed in late afternoon so we could leave super last minute. plus having Jocelyn do more videos is amazing. Keep it up. Xxx
She is working on it :)
More of these train ride vids please. I've only been on a train once in my life about 20 years ago. When I go to Europe, even though it might be more expensive in some ways, I fully intend on using the trains as much as possible, and I would prefer to know how to use them before I get there. Oh and your sons are so adorable 😊
For the best guide to European (and world) rail travel visit www.seat61.com/ . Mark Smith is a recognised expert and this site will give you full guidance country by country and will also advise how best to book and pay for advance tickets from wherever you are based.
Great job folks.I love taking the trains in Europe. Pretty soon Liam is going to have his own You Tube channel titled "Liam's World'. Great job Liam. PS- Thanks for turning the cam off while you were in the WC lol :).
Thanks darion!
I took the train from Kaiserslautern, Germany to Paris. It was a most beautiful and comfortable ride.
nice
Liam looks like a very pleasant young man. Smartly dressed and looks out for his good old Dad😉🙂
Plenty of good tips for anyone looking to travel on the French railway. I have used a TGV many years ago from Lyon to Marseilles and back for a day.
Always cool to see Jeff pop in occasionally. 👍
Maann.... you are a GOD! Thank you. I'm not used to these kind of things. It really helped me.
Im just obsessed with all the vlog style videos!! KEEP THEM COMING
Thank you Savanna.
J'ai pris plusieurs fois. Ce train je trouve le roulement tres confortable maintenant paris bordeaux direct merci de ce voyage ❤
I did this on Sunday. Good, fast, cheap way to get to Bordeaux.
Yep. Just go before noon so you have a seat on Sundays :)
Tips from someone often traveling by train in France : when you're selecting 1st class on www.oui.sncf/, you can choose your seats without additionnal fee (and there's more space for luggages) If you book in advance (ticket availlable 3 months before to the travel date) , there is nearly no difference between 1st and 2nd class cost
Love taking trains overseas! Just enjoyed a wonderful trip to Poland using the trains was a great experience!
Just did this trip in August. Bordeaux is great.
For people visiting France
If you want to pay tickets first inter to ouigo tickets is very ships but not always available
Scnf expensive but easy to pay
Sorry my English is very bad ☺😂
Ship (boat) sheep ( mutton) chip ( fry potato) or cheap ( not expensive) ? OUIGO tickets are very cheap.
I took the same train journey about a month back when I was travelling through Europe! Seeing your video vlog brings back memories! :)
I am glad I could bring them back :)
YAY Wine!!! Chateau Margaux and Y'quiem
Love it! We're thinking of doing this next November! I'm loving the more vlog-style videos you're posting lately!
Thanks! Your travel videos are getting better and better by the way
@@ProfessorWolters Thank you! Hope your having a great pre-holiday season.
I'd also recommend checking out the prices of 1st class. Sometimes they can be cheaper than 2nd class or only a couple of Euro's extra.
What are the extra perks in 1 class?
@@brianpan6453 Wider seats and more legroom. It's a 2+2 configuration in 2nd class, and 2+1 in 1st.
@@pascalolivier4458 , thnxs!
Brian Pan When you buy from the bar they can bring your order to your seat. Also 1st class compartment is immediately the next one to the bar’s, with spacious luggage room.
Great Video. Thank you for posting.
I hope you enjoyed your stay in Bordeaux. Make sure to visit Toulouse, it's a nice city definitely worth it :) .
i need to get to TOulouse for that science museum
@@ProfessorWolters wich one ? The natural history one (aka le Museum) or the one related to the spaceflight history (aka La cité de l'espace) ?
Thank you!
Want to see more of these!
Hello, a trick from a frequent TGV traveller (for work :-( ). If you need more room at the toilets, go to the bottom floor. The toilets there are almost weel-chair accessible. Nice vid. by the way. Best.
underrated youtuber
Very cool, all new info for me
glad we could help :)
Hello
This was an interesting video. Going from Paris, to Marseilles I took the regular train and the TGV passed the train, I was on. Whew, it was traveling fast.
Ok
All the best Shaun of NYC
bathroom isn't as big as ones you'd see on slow amtrak in usa but it's far more superior in cleanliness and appearance. I would ride the TGV anyday.
Will you have any videos coming out from your trip to Bordeaux? I’m heading there next month so any tips would be really appreciated! :)
yes we will
Thanks for sharing. Great video.
Thank you Samantha!
Great review! I will travel in two weeks from Charles De Gaulle to Nimes Thanks! 🇺🇸
You forgot to mention that the platform number doesn’t get announced until a very short time before the train leaves, so be prepared for the last minute rush and not all French people are polite....been on that line a good few times now and a much nicer way to get from Paris to Bordeaux without the hassles of flying👏👏
@You forgot to mention that the platform number doesn’t get announced until a very short time before the train leaves...
20 minutes before,always
good on you
You better be having bordeaux on that train!
What a coincidence! I’m on a train right now too 😜
Safe travels!
Wolters World will do! ::salute::
Why am I watching this? I'm actually a bit of a train nerd and traveling around in train a lot. I know all that stuff already ^^
شكرا جزيلا
Ahhh yes good video to break down EU trains. Have to admit confused at times when using .., in some places more often than other.
TGV (OuiTGV) are way more expensive than OuiGo (low cost TGV). OuiGo go the same pace as TGV but are less flexible. But you can save a lot of money. For instance a Paris-Bordeaux Ouigo costs 20 euros to 70 euros.
Bro your older son in the white hoodie looks like he's getting over a mean hangover lol.
What website can I go on the buy my tickets?
How do you know which way the seats are going to face ? Any tips or tricks ? Thanks :)
Hi Wolters, we're to France next year, taking the train from city to city. May I ask you how does the Train work on SUNDAY as far Arrive or Depart. Are they more limited? Less Trains?
To know that the best is SNCF Connect: trains & trips. Timetables & SNCF Trains routes.
For your standing/stationary shots, like your intro, you really need to use manual exposure (or at least exposure lock) and manual focus to stop the image from shifting
I used to rent a car to drive between French cities but because I have come to hate Frances toll road system we have started going by train and renting a car at our destination. So much nicer. i do everything I can to avoid those damn toll roads.
hey wolter, when you going to come review blackpool in england, and go up the famous tower?
Shit city!
Can we expect a travel video on Bordeaux?
of course
Hello Wolter,
This question is completely unrelated to this video, however, felt that commenting on your most recent video would be the best way to contact you (Loved this video as well).
My friend and I are going away for three nights in the middle of December. We have narrowed our options down (through watching your videos) to either Krakow or Prague (We haven't been to either). Both 25 years old and enjoy exploring during the day - looking at sights and taking in the culture and then going to a few pubs and bars in the evening and socialising with the locals and other travellers.
Could you please give us your opinion on where you think we should book as we really can't decide.
Thank you very much.
Love your Videos! :)
Is there a train directly from CDG to Bordeaux?
Yess!!
I’m your fan and would love to meet u one day. Love u
Make a video of that city maybe next time I go paris w my husband wr can visit tell us what to go see and what to expect. Thanks for the video.
Don't worry we filmed quite a few videos in Bordeaux :)
@@woltersworld thanks rally enjoyed you guys video's. Saludos a la familia.
How much was the 2nd class
Sometimes for few 5/10€ you can upgraded in 1st class. It's spacer and quieter so it's ideal when you work or even for a families with babies (don't care about angry peolple) ;)
Do they have wifi? Didn't see any laptops out. Great vid!
not all of them, but this one did and it was pretty decent too
TGV's should all have WiFi soon (except for the low cost OuiGo), older trains being either retrofitted or replaced.
Nice,How Fast Does The Train Go MPH?
we topped out around 190 mph
Awesome😃
top speed is currently 320kph (199mph), in the futur it might increase as this new track is designed for 360kph (224mph).
That was 2nd class? Boy will you be disappointed if you travel on our long distance trains here in Sydney Australia. No power to plug into and no pull down blinds to block the sun. Very small bathrooms. I am referring to 1st class seats. I would like a honest review from you so please try our trains sometime in the future.
Liam looks like his mom. #Cheek
As an American Mom, I would probably be traveling with large, wheeled suitcases. It does not appear to be any space to store them. What would I do in that situation? Would I have to fly instead?
Your luggage can be stowed in the racks like the one shown at 2:36.
get early to the station so you can get some of those spots right at the beginning.
@@ProfessorWolters Thank you for this video. Is there a predictable, set amount of time, before departure, that you can board the train. I would be quite willing to arrive early in order to secure a space for my large suitcase.
What got you all to first start traveling? Did you go as kids too?
Train sandwiches are a kind of joke in France. Overpriced, super small and taste terrible so my tip is : if you come to France and have to take the train : bring your own food and beverage.
most of the locals do too :)
Agree - but never buy a sandwich from Monop at Gare Montparnasse - there is a reason why there is always a queue at Paul!
true, but they improved a lot on this new TGV's, the one to buy: Croque Monsieur
@@dufonrafal yes! We ate like 5 on our trip from Mulhouse to Paris :) so good
This is of course when the train staff aren't on strike which is very common there!
true :)
sadly, they are on their longest strike yet currently, they want to keep their 45-52 years old retirement plan, payed at full priced of the last year of salary and adjusted to inflation...
In UK trains are so expensive!
yes because they privatised them few years ago a disaster
French trains are so much better than Uk ones
Hey guys, is it still safe to visit Paris in your opinion? What are the spots to avoid if so? Thank you
I think if you are carefully, there isn't lot of risks to visit Paris
Paris is safe, just watch out for the usual tourist scam and the drunk guy at 4 am (but you should be sleeping at 4 am).
Is it cheaper to fly there on a low cost airline ?
probably cheaper on a cheap airline, but way faster with train, as you are in and out from town and not out at an airport
No, and it takes much longer.
Prices are similar but you need to add on the cost of getting to CdG from Paris and to Bordeaux from Merignac. With the train taking only 2 hours from centre to centre it is quicker and cheaper. Rail services are more frequent as airlines cannot really compete (there are no longer any flights from Paris to Brussels as airlines cannot compete with high speed rail on price, journey time or convenience)
111 Euro for all of you or per person?
Definitely per person, I'd say
@@Nynke_K yeah, after thinking about it, 111 for a whole family would be really cheap. but I took the same route few years back and it was not that expansive.
Can be if low cost ticket
111€ for everybody. And you can have a much cheaper deal, I just look it up and have found 70€ for 4 (2 adults at 27€ each & 2 kids at 8€ each) in May on the SNCF website. Trains are cheap! That's why subways are common for public transportation ;)
3rd view 1st comment hey Mark
Hi Kris!
@@woltersworld on my bucket list is taking a trip to Germany. What airline would u suggest for the flight?
Try First Class
Sorry Mark but Liam sounds more credible. 😍
that is why i thought he should tell you :)