Prét-à-partir, the weekly inspiration newsletter from Figaro Travel.
Dear travelers,
The war in the Middle East is causing the prices of kerosene, therefore of airplanes, and of gasoline and diesel, and therefore of your vehicle, to soar. What if the good idea was to take the train? Lithuania is perhaps a precursor: the small Baltic state is halving the price of rail tickets between April 1 and May 31 on all classes of domestic journeys. Consumers applaud. While waiting for the idea to reach the ears of our leaders, we explored the possibilities of rail for the coming spring: here is something to offer you a superb vacation or weekend.
For the spring break, here are our ideas for last-minute weekends by train (and for €50 maximum)
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“Slow Ouigo” and regional trains offer an economical alternative to the TGV, whose prices soar as the long spring weekends approach. Here are destinations accessible for less than €50 round trip.
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Stay in Switzerland | 5 days | Switzerland by panoramic train
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With Cercle des Voyages, set off during the May holidays for a trip to Switzerland aboard panoramic trains. Admire authentic landscapes and villages along an exceptional itinerary. An exotic getaway in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
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