TGV

Introduction

The Train de Grand Vitesse - or TGV - is so named because it travels at speeds of up to 320km per hour.

It's an impressive piece of engineering, and a very comfortable and quiet train.

Seating

The seats on the TGV are comfortable, whether you are in standard or first class. There are plenty of table seats, and those without have a pulldown table where you can rest a book or laptop. 

All first class carriages have powerpoints for laptops, as do some standard class carriages.

There is ample space to store luggage in overhead compartments and at the ends of carriages.

On-board cafe bar

TGVs have cafe-bars that sell hot and cold drinks, hot snacks and sandwiches. You can eat at one of the counters in the cafe-bar, or take items back to your seat.

Family facilities

The TGV is particularly good for families with plenty of room for children to relax and play. Four people travelling together can book seats surrounding a central table.