There’s a little holiday air floating in the air. SNCF Connect is now opening the sale of train tickets for this summer, enough to inspire you to travel. Find the 5 destinations to discover during your holidays and book your tickets now.
Under the sun of the Côte d’Azur in St Raphaël-Valescure
Impossible to evoke the summer holidays without making a stopover on the Côte d’Azur. Sofia Richie, HER, Drake, Aya Nakamura and the Beckhams have their habits there. Book your ticket for a break in St Raphaël-Valescure, a seaside resort in the Var. Settled at the foot of the red rocks of the Esterel massif, this town in the Var is lined with beaches bathed in strikingly blue water. You will also find small coves for private dives and snorkeling sessions. After a sunbathing session, go to the city center which is teeming with restaurants and bars with terraces. Do you want a green break? Prepare your picnic basket and set off to explore the coastal path from Port Santa-Lucia.
A breath of fresh air in Carnac
Head for Brittany and the magnificent town of Carnac for a stay facing the Atlantic Ocean. On the program: bike rides, cultural visits, pancake tasting and swimming of course! With more than 2 km of white sand, the Grande Plage will certainly be your HQ. The atmosphere is friendly and you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the Quiberon peninsula. To add a dose of activity to your days, settle down on the sand of the beach of St Colomban, perfect for windsurfing. Finally, to make all your Instagram followers jealous, bet on the coves of Légenèse and Ty Bihan. Also take advantage of your stay to venture inland and explore the megalithic sites of Carnac and their thousands of aligned menhirs. Carnac is also renowned for its thalassotherapy centre: add a few treatments to your program to fully decompress.
City trip to Bordeaux
Located on the banks of the Garonne, Bordeaux is a dynamic city where you will not be bored. Concoct your schedule between culture, fun and greed. The Bassin des Lumières will reveal, for example, magnificent exhibitions of digital art. After your visit, stop off at Baillardran to treat yourself to the best canelé in town. For a drink and party, the quays of Paludate are the place not to be missed. The advantage of a summer stay in Bordeaux is that you can reach the ocean at any time! The must ? Head to the Bassin d’Arcachon for a day in this little corner of paradise. After climbing the Dune du Pilat, go to one of the piers from where the shuttles depart for Cap-Ferret. After a few dives, end your day in an oyster shack, where you may come across Marion Cotillard, Guillaume Canet and their whole gang.
Between land and sea in Biarritz
Biarritz is the treasure of the Basque Country. Known for its superb Art Deco architecture, the imperial city has sublime beaches. Located at the foot of the city, the Grande Plage and its colorful cabins are the meeting place for surfers and families. The atmosphere is more intimate at the Plage des Pêcheurs and wilder on the sand of La Milady. For a typical Biarritz experience, stroll between the crampottes of the Port des Pêcheurs. These immaculate little houses, accented with blue or red, are home to restaurants where you can enjoy an aperitif accompanied by pintxos (Basque tapas) in a warm atmosphere.
The Dolce Vita in Italy
This summer, why not discover Italy? SNCF Connect can, for example, take you to Milan for an exotic urban getaway. The Duomo, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world, awaits you there. Fashion boutiques, art galleries and museums will be at your disposal throughout your stay. You can even take the time to explore the shores of Lake Como where the sublime residence of George Clooney is located.
Add a touch of sunshine to this end of winter by booking your summer vacation. These 5 destinations to discover with SNCF Connect all have many discoveries in store for you.
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