Road Trip in France

Joel Achenbach, one of my favorite writers at the Washington Post, went to France and decided to embark upon an American-style road trip (i.e. with no much planning involved). We find out why in his amusing article. Apparently his family did not appreciate his impromptu visit to the Loire Valley. He should have instead planned a train trip to either Blois, Orleans, or Tours.

Paris - Blois (Loire Valley)

Paris and Blois with the TER regional train.

Paris - Orleans (Loire Valley)

Paris and Orleans with the TER (regional) train.

Paris - Tours

Paris and Tours with the TGV train.

Had he known these train packages, he would have probably gone there by train, which we all know (and he admits) everyone at times is a much better way to travel to Europe.