Eurostar releases great value fares to Lyon and the South of France
LONDON, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidaymakers can escape to the winter sunshine for less this year, thanks to great value fares to Lyon and the South of France, on Eurostar’s new direct high-speed rail service.
Tickets are on offer from £40 each way to Lyon and £45 each way to Avignon and Marseille, when booked between 2nd and 19th October for travel between 7th November and 6th February 2016*.
Eurostar’s three newest destinations have a range of seasonal highlights to entertain visitors over the autumn/winter period:
Lyon
7th November: Lyon Urban Trail By Night
Take your pre-festive fitness regime to a new city during a 26 or 13km running trail overnight along the bank of the Saône.
18th – 19th November: Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Watch 450 litres of beautiful new wine being offered from midnight, with a spectacular ceremonial piercing to open the barrel. From the 19th, tasting of the new wine takes place in the bars and restaurants of Lyon and the region.
Avignon
29th November – 31st December: Christmas Market
Wander through animated and illuminated nativity scenes set in the Place de l’Horloge.
20th – 24th January: Cheval Passion
Avignon becomes the horse capital of the world in January, with 250 exhibitors as well as competitions and performances in the 3rd biggest event of its kind in Europe.
Marseille
20th – 23rd November: Autumn SAVIM
A Marseille wine and gastronomy fair, with devoted produces from all over France showcasing their products.
4th November – 29th February 2016: J’aime les Panoramas, MUCEM
A look at historical and contemporary views of territory ownership, from artistic to geographical and military.
Eurostar passengers travelling to Lyon and Marseille can also take advantage of 2 for 1 entry into a range of top museums and galleries including Musée des Confluences in Lyon and MuCEM in Marseile, simply by showing their Eurostar tickets at entry.
For more information or to book Eurostar tickets visit www.eurostar.com or call the Eurostar contact centre on 03432 186 186.
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Terms and Conditions
- Single fares in Standard from only £40 to Lyon and £45 to Avignon or Marseille direct from London St Pancras or Ashford International*, when booked between 2nd and 19th October for travel between 7th November and 6th February 2016*
- This offer is for a promotional return fare of £40 one way, based on a £80 return in Standard on Eurostar direct services from London St Pancras International and Ashford International to Lyon Part-Dieu, and £45 one way based on a £90 return in Standard to Avignon TGV and Marseille Saint-Charles
- Bookings cannot be made for travel between 19.12.2015 to 02.01.2016 inclusive and 16.01.2016 to 30.01.2016
- The offer is subject to availability
- Fares valid for travel subject to availability and schedules
- Promotion valid for Adult passengers (Child passengers can be booked on the discounted Adult fare or at normal Child fare)
- A £4 fee will apply to all credit card bookings, no charge is made for payments with a debit card
- For full terms and conditions visit Eurostar.com
About Eurostar
- Eurostar is the high-speed train service linking St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International, Ashford International, Paris, Brussels, Lille, Calais, Disneyland Resort Paris, Avignon and the French Alps.
- The current Eurostar train was first introduced into service in 1994 carrying 750 passengers and operating at speeds of up to 300kph. Since then, the fleet of 28 trains has carried more than 150 million passengers between London and the Continent. Following their refurbishment these trains will continue to form a core part of the Eurostar fleet. The new e320 will carry around 900 passengers at speeds of up to 320kph.
- Eurostar was established in 1994 as a partnership between three railway companies: SNCF, SNCB and LCR (London and Continental Railways). On 1 September 2010, Eurostar became a single, unified corporate entity owned by three shareholders: SNCF, SNCB and LCR. LCR’s holding was transferred to the Treasury in 2014, and sold by the UK government to a consortium comprising Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec (CDPQ) and Hermes Infrastructure on 28th May 2015.
- Eurostar is a founder member of Railteam, a partnership between Europe’s leading high-speed train operators that is developing simpler ways to book and travel on the fast-expanding, European high-speed rail network.
- Eurostar and Eurotunnel are entirely separate companies. Eurostar operates high-speed passenger trains, while Eurotunnel operates vehicle shuttle services and the Channel Tunnel itself. Eurostar is Eurotunnel’s biggest customer.
For more information:
Eurostar Press Office
020 7843 5500
press.office@eurostar.co.uk