Travellers to Nantes should make time to visit this magnificent mechnical elephant at Les Machines de l'Ile (photo © Thomas Dutour).
Travellers to Nantes should make time to visit this magnificent mechnical elephant at Les Machines de l'Ile (photo © Thomas Dutour).
Enjoying provincial France
Over successive editions of Europe by Rail, we have always been aware that our French routes are very Paris-centric, mirroring the reality of life in a country where economic, social and cultural capital is disproportionately concentrated in Paris. This route is for those who love provincial France and don’t want to struggle with the crowds of Paris.
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.
