Treat yourself to first class rail travel this summer

For travellers heading to France this summer, taking the train is now an even more attractive option with a special offer on first class fares.

Fares from Paris to a range of destinations throughout France have been reduced by up to 75%, with fares starting at just £17.50 for a one way journey between Paris and Troyes, Reims or Champagne.

Routes featured in the offer include Paris to Carcassonne, Toulouse and Narbonne from £27 per person one way; Paris to Strasbourg, Marseille, Montpellier, Perpignan and Nice with fares from £28 per person one way; and overnight trains from Paris to destinations including Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Biarritz and Perpignan have fares starting at £48 per person, travelling in a 4-berth couchette.

For anyone thinking of travelling to the south of France, offers are also available from Brussels to Lyon, Avignon, Marseille, Montpellier and Perpignan from £36 one way. While Paris to Luxembourg tickets are available from £37 one way.

For further information or to book visit raileurope.co.uk or call into the Rail Europe Travel Centre at 1 Regent Street, London SW1.