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[carole]

Hi, could you help me please I have spend hours on the net to no avail.
What are France's slower trains called?
Can I get from Paris to Nimes by slower train? and if so how much will it cost me.I am over 65 years of age.Regards

[ben]

Hi Carole,

France has several normal speed trains which include: Corail, Téoz, Lunea (night trains), and Ter.

May I ask why you would prefer to avoid the TGV high speed train? (Which offers the most direct/easy train service between Paris & Nimes).

Best regards,

Ben

[carole]

Thank you for getting back to me so quickly.
The reason that I would like to go on a slower train is that I would like to see the countryside during my train trip, and also I thought that the costs may be lower.
I did some searching, regarding Corail and Teoz, but I thought that they did not go down to Nimes of Avignon.We will be spending 5 weeks in Uzes and surrounding area, which will be wonderful.Regards Carole NZ.

[ben]

Hi Carole,

In general, TGV is the backbone of the rail travel system in France. The other brands of train such as Corail & Téoz, are mostly seen as supporting services which provide travel in between cities served by TGV. For example, if you were in Bordeaux and wanted to get to a city within a couple hundred kilometers, not serviced by TGV, it would be under one of these other types of trains.

It's difficult for me to say whether TGV is "too fast" to see the countryside or not. TGV train lines were created especially for their use by high-speed trains and are relatively far away from "things to see", thus you get a good chance to see them, even at 300 km/h. Thus, I'd still suggest TGV, even if window-gazing is on your list of must-do's. I recently did the Paris - Lyon TGV trip and the countryside is very idyllic, green, and tranquil. I think you'll enjoy it.

Have a wonderful time in France.

Best regards,

Ben