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Where to stay when traveling with a child?
Did you know ? The children under 4 can travel for free and without a reservation, on your knees. In addition, there are wagons or pitches specially designed for families. SNCF has planned “Carrés Familles” on board its TGVs. It is possible to book them in 2nd class. These are 4 places isolated from the rest of the compartment by a glass wall. “Family spaces” ?? are provided in certain wagons, to regroup the tribes without disturbing the other travelers… Find out more! Have you chosen to travel aboard an IDTGV? Choose the IDzap spaces, which are more friendly and relaxed than the IDzen wagons, reserved for calm. Unless the baby is a heavy sleeper and you want a more cozy atmosphere. Finally, on board TGVs, be aware that there are nursery areas equipped with changing tables. Want to reheat his meal? Ask the catering staff present in the bar areas of the trains.
Are you traveling alone? Move light
For you avoid carrying your luggage, the stroller and the travel cot, opt for the “Luggage at home” service offered by the SNCF. Before your departure, all you have to do is select the baggage delivery service online. A carrier picks them up at the address indicated and they are delivered, within 24 hours, to your destination. (38 € the first bag, 20 € the following). Are you pregnant with a toddler? Book the SNCF “Domicile-Train” offer to be accompanied.
A support service for 4 to 14 year olds
Impossible to accompany your child to his grandmother’s home? Enjoy a secure supervision and a team of professional animators for its journey, with the SNCF Junior & Cie service. Picked up at the departure station, at the reception point indicated during your reservation, your cherub will be watched, supervised and even distracted for the duration of the trip. The animators offer board games, creative workshops or coloring sessions to groups of children transported to their destination on board the train. A service offered for journeys with TGV and Intercités during school holidays and weekends. Price from 35 € in addition to the train ticket for a journey of less than 2h30. Reservations up to 4 days before train departure.