Travelling on the Eurostar High-Speed Trains to Paris

Travelling on the Eurostar passenger trains to Paris

If you travel in France Have you ever thought about taking the Eurostar is a passenger train at high speed, traveling between London and Paris through the Channel Tunnel?

Well the Eurostar is a passenger train that takes you from London to Paris very soon, but do not confuse it with the Eurotunnel, which is the commuter rail service that also allows cars and buses travel through the Channel.

If you do not want to take your car abroad or do not like flying, Eurostar is a great alternative with less hassle, no weight restrictions on luggage, the more you get to the heart of the city of Paris, the United Kingdom in about two thirty.

The Eurostar used to depart from Waterloo Station, but he now departs from the historic Victorian St Pancras International Station in London and through the equally historic Gare du Nord station in Paris, France.

St Pancras has been restored to its former glory, even with a replica of the clock of the originating station up and is the starting point for your holidays in France, so make sure you leave time to explore this fantastic building due to the incredible functionality of a steel and glass train shed which was actually the largest enclosed space in the world when built and drinking below this structure to the long bar of Champagne in Europe .

There are plenty of shops and cafes in the St Pancras International with free WiFi access in the departure lounge and there are facilities for recharging electrical devices such as laptops and cars with some also on the Eurostar electrical outlets to plug in items such as mobile phones or games like the Nintendo DS. However, from 2008 there is no WiFi in the train itself and you are charged for this facility in the Gare du Nord in Paris.

When it comes to book tickets for Eurostar, you can have these sent to an address in the United Kingdom, Belgium or France, or you can arrange to collect these at the ticket just before departure, but by booking early, you can make up to four months in advance, you’re likely to get a bargain and to choose the seats you want.

Yes, you can actually choose exactly what you want seats, not just if you want first class with drinks and meals or second class is known as the standard.

The way the seats are arranged is different from the style of cars with some airlines are, while others are positioned so you can watch each other. Some even have tables, which is great if you travel with family or friends, in addition is easier if you are with young children because they have space to play. Also, if you are traveling with young children, then you may want to be near the front or rear of the train, because that is where the baby changing rooms are located and of course you can also choose the option of a window seat to enjoy the French countryside before arriving in Paris.

It is obviously a good idea to watch one of the detailed plans that are available to select where you want to be seated, but do not forget that if you are not booking through Eurostar and go to one of many online businesses, so you may not be able to choose specific seats.

Eurostar runs every day except December 25 and because they go almost every hour, you can choose the time of day or night for travel, but sometimes some are hollow a little cheaper than others. Also children under four are free provided they do not take a seat and there is a reduced price for children under the age of eleven.

But instead of going to Paris you can also use the Eurostar to travel to Brussels and the journey normally stops at the city of Lille, which is the capital of the Nord-Pas de Calais in France. In addition, during the summer on the set day Eurostar run a direct service from London to Avignon in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur and some days during the ski season, they perform a service directly in the French Alps for those who like skiing in France.

Now we know what is probably a point of Silly to do, but do not forget your passport as you still go through passport control, although registration is much faster than when you are traveling and do you keep your luggage with you all the time, even if no weight restriction on a suitcase, you must make sure that you can lift!

The Gare du Nord in Paris is also a major connecting point for other destinations in Europe such as Germany, while a station is busy, but if you plan to stay in Paris, then your departure, you can either go through the main concourse and in the streets of Paris and take a walk or go to the taxi rank just outside the station. Alternatively, if you scroll down, you will be at the station ready to take you to another part of Paris.

Thus, through the wonders of engineering and technology, the journey between London and Paris is a convenient and comfortable for travel, whether for business or pleasure and an unforgettable holiday in France.


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