Nancy has a feast of fine baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau architecture (photo © Mikeltrako / dreamstime.com).
Nancy has a feast of fine baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau architecture (photo © Mikeltrako / dreamstime.com).
A journey full of railway history
Fifty years ago, the direct train to Basel stayed entirely west of the Rhine, traversing Belgium, Luxembourg and France along the way. The through trains have gone, but the railways are still there. Regular regional trains – all offering a high level of comfort – still ply the entire route. So let’s hop aboard and make tracks south, following a route which will lead us all the way from Amsterdam to the shores of Lake Geneva.
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 (just click/tap on the red map icon marking the place to reveal other routes linked to it). Zoom out of the map again by cliking the 'minus' sign at the top left of 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 52 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and the British Isles. Find out more about the guidebook below.
