A Scenic Train Adventure from Paris to Port-Gentil

Day 1: Train Adventure

Paris, France

7:00AM

Breakfast at Café de Flore

Begin your journey with a classic French breakfast of croissants and café au lait at the historic Café de Flore, a Paris institution.
Take the metro or stroll to this famous café located in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.
EUR15, 1 hour

8:30AM

Travel to Bordeaux

Board the TGV to Bordeaux, enjoying the beautiful French countryside as you speed towards your next destination.
Catch the train from Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux, taking approximately 2 hours.
EUR50, 2 hours

11:00AM

Explore Bordeaux

Spend some time walking through the charming streets of Bordeaux, visiting the Place de la Bourse and the waterfront along the Garonne River.
Travel on foot to the city center from the train station.
Free, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Le Petit Commerce

Savor a delicious seafood lunch at this popular local restaurant known for its fresh oysters and regional dishes.
A short 10-minute walk from the city center will take you to the restaurant.
EUR25, 1 hour

2:30PM

Travel to Irun

Catch the train to Irun, Spain, where you can witness the transition into Spanish culture and scenery.
Board the train from Bordeaux Saint Jean to Irun, which takes around 2 hours.
EUR30, 2 hours

4:30PM

Coffee Break at Café Bost

Enjoy a quick coffee break and some local pastries at Café Bost, a charming spot near the train station in Irun.
Just a short walk from the station.
EUR10, 30 minutes

5:00PM

Travel to Madrid

Hop on a train bound for Madrid and prepare for the vibrant energy of Spain's capital.
Catch the train from Irun to Madrid, approximately 5 hours long.
EUR50, 5 hours

10:00PM

Dinner at Casa Lucio

Immerse yourself in authentic Spanish cuisine with a famous dish of huevos rotos (broken eggs) at the renowned Casa Lucio.
Take a taxi or public transport to La Latina, where the restaurant is located.
EUR40, 1.5 hours

11:30PM

Overnight Train to Algésiras

Settle in for an overnight train journey to Algésiras, resting up for the next leg of your adventure.
Board the overnight train to Algésiras departing from Madrid-Chamartin.
EUR40, 7 hours
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