Facades of half-timbered houses in Rouen (photo © Philippehalle / dreamstime.com)
Facades of half-timbered houses in Rouen (photo © Philippehalle / dreamstime.com)
From Paris to Cherbourg by slow train
This route takes in some of the finest townscapes and countryside in Normandy. It is one of the shorter adventures in this book. The entire journey as described in the book can be completed using just TER trains; these are regional services where no advance reservation is necessary and there are no supplements for holders of Eurail and Interrail passes. This is therefore a journey well suited to those who prefer to travel spontaneously, stopping off here and there along the way.
MAP Double click on the map (or double tap on mobile) to zoom in. You can connect onto other routes in places shown in red. Change to a layer showing a more familiar road map view by clicking on the menu at the top right of the map. Get back to the original view by clicking on the house icon shown in the top left menu on the map.
Whether you are making a long grand tour or just planning a couple of weekend breaks, Europe by Rail is the perfect guide. The book describes over 50 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and – brand new for this 16th edition – now also the British Isles. Find out more about the guidebook below.
