Great Rail Journeys
First-Class Carcassonne, Châteaux & Vineyards
First Class rail escorted tour based in Carcassonne, France
7 daysfrom $2,269
29% rail
Planet Rail · Tailor-made rail holiday
Cannes & The Côte d'Azur by First Class Rail
Travel by first-class rail to glamorous Cannes and soak up the elegance of the French Riviera, from golden beaches to designer boutiques and fine dining.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Cannes
London to Cannes
Travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Lille at speeds of up to 186mph, with a light meal and drinks served on board in Standard Premier Class. At Lille Europe walk the short distance to the TGV platform and continue through France to Cannes, with fabulous Mediterranean views as the train snakes along the coast. On arrival it is a 400 metre walk to your hotel for the next 4 nights, the highly-rated boutique Hotel Le Cavendish (4 star).
- Day 2overnight: Cannes
Cannes and the Côte d'Azur
Stroll the streets around the harbour to see how the other half live on their luxury yachts, or relax along La Croisette and the beaches of this palm-lined town famous for its International Film Festival.
Meals: breakfast
- Day 3railovernight: Cannes
Cannes and the Côte d'Azur
Explore the beautiful Côte d'Azur: visit attractive towns along the coast such as Monte Carlo and St Tropez, all easily accessible by train, or go to Nice for the lovely old town, the Promenade des Anglais and the Matisse and Chagall museums.
Meals: breakfast
- Day 4railovernight: Cannes
Cannes and the Côte d'Azur
For a different view of the French Riviera take a car inland to discover the charm of the provençal hills, or enjoy a wonderful day trip on the 'Train des Pignes' from Nice into Provence.
Meals: breakfast
- Day 5rail
Cannes to London
Board the TGV service to Paris, whisked virtually the entire length of France from south to north. A private taxi transfer takes you to the Gare du Nord for the Eurostar to London, with light meal and drinks served on board, arriving into London St Pancras.
Meals: breakfast
Included
- First Class rail travel from London to Cannes via Lille and Cannes to London via Paris (Standard Premier service on Eurostar)
- 4 nights accommodation with breakfast each day in a double room at the Hotel Le Cavendish (4 star) or the Hotel Le Canberra (4 star) in Cannes
- Taxi transfer in Paris
