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Pays-de-la-Loire Local Reference INFOrmation

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Railways & Train Travel in Pays de la Loire

All you need to know about trains running in (or to and from) the Pays-de-la-Loire.

SNCF is the national train service for France. The Website allows for a route and timetable search and online booking.
TER SNCF is the regional French rail system. You can search the timetable and book online. Information booklets with train times and destinations for a local or longer trips are available at all stations and some tourist offices.
TGV is the fast train network in France. Bookings must be made in advance.

Some Tips & Points

You must validate your ticket in the orange punching-machine in the station, before boarding; otherwise face a fine.
There are various discount rates available for the young aged 12 to 25, (Carte 12-25), the over 60s (25 to 50 percent off with a Tarif Decouverte/Carte Vermeil) and groups.
Discounts and special conditions are available for the disabled, info in the Guide du Voyager à Mobilité Réduite.
There is a service for children travelling unaccompanied. Ask for the Jeune Voyager Service.
Dogs and cats may be taken on the trains, but there is a fee and conditions. Price depends on the size of the pet, and once aboard, a fellow passenger may, legally, request that you move.
To find your local station contact detail, go to Pages Jaunes and type in SNCF and your region.

Useful Numbers
Pays de la Loire regional booking	Website
SNCF	Enquires: 3536
SNCF - National	Website
TER SNCF - Regional	Website
TGV - High speed	Website
Eurostar - Channel train	Website