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London to Paris with a quick dip under the ocean

Published 18 days ago • 1 min read

Eurostar Travel Tips

I usually talk about travel inside the UK, but I've recently been helping family plan a trip to visit the UK and Paris, France. They're spending half of their time with me in and around London, with a few days in the middle off exploring Paris. They'll be traveling under the sea on the Eurostar train to get there and back.

I've taken the Eurostar train service a few times myself, but wanted to share a few tips in case this type of trip is on your bucket list too.

  • If you're planning a trip, sign up for the Eurostar newsletter before you book. They run flash sales often, but they start and end quickly. Pricing on a flash sale is as low as £35 each way.
  • Trains to Paris depart from St. Pancras Station in London. This station is lovely and it's worth showing up early for a wander. You never know who you'll see either - Jeff Goldblum recently surprised folks by turning up to play one of the station's pianos.
  • Passport control for the Eurostar is a little strange. You actually go through checks for the UK and then France back to back - agents at two different desks (one for each country) check your info before you board.

Family Travel in Paris

Wondering whether the city of love works for family travel? I actually had one of my best travel experiences ever when visiting Paris with my 5-year-old daughter in tow. People were incredibly welcoming and kind to her, and to us as her parents as a result. It's a wonderful destination for families and an easy hop from London.

Hidden Gem: Bushy Park

Located just outside Hampton Court Palace, Bushy Park will make you forget that you're still mostly in London. This park is a former royal hunting ground that is still home to a large population of red deer. It's a magical place for a walk.

That's all for now. Where are you hoping to go next?

See you next week!

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