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Would you like to discover Occitanie in a different way? This region is brimming with Pyrenees mountains of Mediterranean coast and medieval towns like Carcassonne, where history is written on every wall. And just as well, Occitanie is accessible from France by train, with a high-speed rail network linking Paris, Lyon, Marseille and the region's major cities. The railways take you from Toulouse à Montpellier discover the Cévennes and the heart of the Camargue without wasting time in transit. We present...
From Paris, Lyon, or Marseille you can board a high‑speed TGV that takes you straight into Toulouse or Montpellier in under three hours. Regional TER services link the smaller towns of Nîmes, Béziers, and Perpignan to the main hubs, while night trains offer a relaxed overnight option from Paris or Barcelona. If you’re coming from Spain, the high‑speed line to Perpignan connects directly to the French network, and a local bus can bring you to the coastal towns of Collioure or Arles. All routes are fully integrated within the SNCF timetable, so you can plan a seamless, car‑free journey.
In the heart of Occitanie, the atmosphere changes from region to region. There's no shortage of options: you can stroll around the capital Toulouse with its red-tiled roofs and university atmosphere, then visit the medieval city of Carcassonne and its imposing ramparts, and discover the Cévennes and their forests of cedar trees, enjoying the Mediterranean coast for its sun-drenched beaches and fishing villages, or discover Lourdes and its famous Notre-Dame sanctuary.
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The Occitanie Rail Tour Pass is definitely the best way to explore the region without breaking the bank: starting at €10 per person per day (with a minimum of 2 consecutive days), the pass gives you unlimited travel for up to 6 consecutive days on the 19 rail lines in the Occitanie Sud de France region! Learn more here.
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