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What if we rethink the way we travel?

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Today, faced with the climate emergency, making choices becomes imperative. Travelling around Europe, for a 2-day City break, is it really a good idea? To preserve the pleasure and escape, in terms of tourism, it is now time to focus on trips that are more extended in time or geographically closer.

Making our travel itinerary a priority

God news: Spanish railway company Renfe has opened a new daily service to France. From Marseille, it’s now possible to travel directly to: Figueres, Gérone, Barcelone, Tarragone, Saragosse and Madrid.

Why is that good news?

Today’s challenge is to discover destinations while reducing the carbon footprint of our travels. Choosing the train to travel is thus part of good practice. The cost in terms of carbon emissions is 150 times lower than that of air travel. In a common goal of reducing carbon emissions, the train is an important means of reducing the weight of a journey.

Other European cities are accessible by train from Marseille: Amsterdam, Londres, Milan... Thanks to the Chronotrains website, you have the opportunity to discover all possible destinations in France, but also in a part of Europe, for a journey lasting 5, 6, 7, 8 hours maximum.

On the experience side

Travelling by train allows you to explore a different vision of travel, transforming it into a stopover. The stopover is not just an alternative to traditional travel, but a revolution. They allow a flexible, personalized and immersive approach transforming each step into a new experience.

They allow you to optimize your budget by selecting destinations where the cost of living is more affordable. These savings will not only extend the duration of your trip, but also give you the opportunity to take full advantage of every local experience.

Finally, in addition to its ecological advantage, it’s worth pointing out that train travel offers a host of other benefits: comfort to optimize journey times, a pleasant visual experience, accessibility to the heart of the city directly on arrival, the chance to immerse yourself quickly in the local culture, time savings and flexibility in terms of timetables.

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No need to go far to travel!

Nearbr destinations can offer cultural, historical and natural richness often underestimated, have a great diversity of landscapes, cultures and activities to discover, offering a variety of enriching experiences. They are generally more easily accessible, reducing travel time and making the trip more convenient.

Choosing destinations close to home supports the local economy and encourages sustainable tourism. To discover Marseille and its region by train, do not hesitate to consult the interactive map of tourist destinations carte interactive to discover in TER.