WHAT YOU WILL SEE:

Paris, France
Paris assaults the senses, demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted and smelled. Gaze rapturously at its breezy boulevards, impressive monuments, and great works of art and magic lights. Savor its gourmet pastiche of cheese, chocolate, wine and seafood. Paris is a city of vast, noble perspectives and intimate, ramshackle streets, of formal espaces verts (green open spaces) and of quiet squares. This combination of the pompous and the private is one of the secrets of its perennial pull. Another is its size. Paris is relatively small as capitals go, with distances between many of its major sights and museums invariably walkable. You'll still find classic sights like the Tour Eiffel, Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, Sacré-Coeur, and all those atmospheric cafes, as well as trendy new projects like the Grande Arche de La Défense, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, the Cité de la Musique, and the Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand. And don't forget the parks, gardens, and squares; the Champs-Elysées and other grand boulevards; the river Seine and its quays. Paris's beauty is still overwhelming, especially at night, when it truly is the City of Light.

Geneva, Switzerland
Small metropolis surrounded by unspoiled nature and breathtaking scenery. It r ests on the southwestern tip of Lac Léman (Lake Geneva), with an idyllic setting on one of the biggest alpine lakes and within view of the pinnacle of Mont Blanc. On its limits lie magnificent country estates, hidden behind ancient stands of oak, and, to the north, peaceful villages, and home of fruity Perlan wines. Capital of Peace is one of its names - the European headquarters of the United Nations is located here. Another well-deserved name for this city with a humanitarian tradition, international organizations and cosmopolitan flair, is The World's Smallest Metropolis. Quays, lakeside promenades, parks, elegant stores and lively streets and alleyways in the old part of town wait to be discovered. Boat trips beckon on the lake and the Rhone River. The Alps seem close enough to touch. Geneva is the cosmopolitan, graceful soul of Switzerland's French-speaking territory, a high-profile crossroads of wealth, influence, and cultures from around the world. The combination of Swiss efficiency and French savoir-faire gives Geneva a chic polish, and it is home to some of the world's most luxurious and exclusive stores and extravagant restaurants. Filled with parks and promenades, the city becomes a virtual garden in summer.

The TGV
The TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) is the French high-speed train, which travels at speeds over 186 mph from Paris and Lyon to the French Mediterranean destinations such as Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Montpellier, Nimes and Nice with the TGV Med. This brand new high-speed line provides frequent service from Paris to the Mediterranean Sea. The TGV offers wide reclining seats with head rests, fold down tables in first and second class. Several spaces are at your disposal for your luggage: luggage racks above the seat, spaces behind or under the seat (in certain TGVs), racks in the middle of the carriage (in certain TGVs), larger racks outside the carriage for more voluminous luggage. Your luggage is your own responsibility. The buffet bars, situated in carriages 4 and 14 (unless otherwise announced) propose a large choice of hot drinks, a range of varied hot and cold dishes, sandwiches, toasted sandwiches or salads, which can be eaten in the buffet bar or taken back to your seat. The buffet bar also proposes ?saver menus? as well as a selection of magazines. The lay out and fittings of the TGV go hand in hand with comfort and pleasure, every last thing has been thought of to make your journey as pleasant as possible. A moment of relaxation and discovery, take the time to read, watch a film or even use your journey time to take a nap.

Types of Train Services
First Class:
Interiors feature 3 seats across arranged 2+1. There are 220-volt sockets in first class for computers, luggage racks in the middle of the carriages, and both forward and rear-facing seats.
Tourist Class:
The narrower seats are arranged 2+2. When making your required reservation, you are now able to specify in which direction you prefer to sit.

The renovated TGV offers more comfortable seats, remodeled floors and walls, improved lighting, cell phone space in 3 cars, additional luggage space in the middle of the 2nd class coaches, Information center in car # 4 to meet the train conductor and smoking cars at both ends of the train set.

On board service:
Access to the buffet car is available for all travellers. Buffet car is open for the duration of the journey and offers a wide choice of food and refreshments: breakfast, hot and cold meals, sandwiches, desserts and hot and cold beverages. A choice of newspapers and magazines are available for purchase at the bar. Facilities for handicapped travelers.