The first TGV started in the 1980s and since then I've really fancied a ride on one. But, y'know, life, work, stuff it all got in the way. But in March 2023 I finally got to ride the original high speed line from Paris to Lyon and then continue on to Marseille. This was a blast!

CORRECTION:
At 10:04 the aqueduct I saw is the Aqueduc de Roquefavour, built in the 1840s

Departure: Paris Gare de Lyon, France
Destination: Marseille SaintCharles, France
Distance: 658 km / 409 miles
Duration: 3 hrs 22 mins
Cost: 1st Class €60 / £52.70. 2nd Class €49 / £43.00
Date of Travel: March 2023
Operator: SNCF (Société nationale des chemins de fer français)
Motive power: Réseau Duplex 2 power cars + 8 doubledeck coaches. Power cars built GEC/Alsthom 1993

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