To Paris in the Eurostar
I have this idea that I should wake up in a new place on every single birthday morning. I have managed to do this for 5 out of the last 10 birthdays which I am pretty chuffed about.
This year I decided to wake up in Paris. And what better way get there than quickly and easily via the Eurostar. Only 2 1/4 hours from London and none of the baggage issues and queuing and having to turn up at the airport early. So, I rock up to St Pancreas and sit on the train.
In addition, kicking back in Standard Premier was a great treat. More leg room, lots of free magazines and a great staff service certainly added to the travel experience. Plus the meal provided was really, really good. Which is important as my culinary journey to Paris started and ended on the Eurostar.
So, Paris was fun. It rained and was busy. But we saw the catacombs and ate well. Didnt really do much else, the pleasure of being without children and not having to do anything was fantastic.
We also bought food and wine to take home – obviously. And this may sound like a shameless plug for Eurostar but is something that really influenced my decision – the fact that you can take your bottles of wine with you back makes it so much easier. I certainly wouldn’t dare take wine in the hold of an aeroplane and of course now you aren’t allowed any in your hand baggage.
And then back to the middle of London, only a 1/2 hour tube ride back to my friend’s flat where I was staying.
I liked these Eurostar advantages, my husband even more. He hates flying and aeroplanes so to even get him to travel I have to bribe him heavily. This time, because it was all by train, so much easier and certainly greener, he actually wanted to leave Suffolk!
I am already planning our next trip with the Eurostar.
Quick facts
- There are up to 18 trains daily from London to Paris.
- You only need to check in at least 30 mins before your train departs.
- Adult fares start from £69, child fares from £49 return and children under 4 travel free.
- 2 for 1 entry to some of Europe’s most popular museums and galleries in Paris, Lille and Brussels with your Eurostar ticket.
I traveled to Paris as a guest of Eurostar. All opinions are my own.
Sounds like a great idea!!
Haven’t been to Paris on a train but I travelled via Eurostar to Lille in France and it was great experience. Was able to get to France, spend there lovely afternoon and then back to London before kids’ bedtime 😉
I love traveling on Eurostar! I’ve been taking it yearly for daily trips from Paris to London for a few years now, and it’s sooo ridiculously convenient. I can’t tell you how much I love train travel :). Also, that whole ritual of waking up in a new place on your birthday… I’m about to get in on that 🙂
Not been on Eurostar for years as we tend to get the ferry or tunnel via car. It would be my preferred way to travel if I was going to Paris by myself though.
Love the Paris catacombs! Have been twice now, want to return. Certainly by Eurostar – it’s the best.
Haha Bintu, it looks like you’re going to need to find out exactly where you can get to by train. A birthday in Paris sans enfants sounds desperately romantic.
I am already on it Choclette. So many destinations with the Eurostar.
Love the sound of a sponsored ride to Paris in the Eurostar! I am planning my first ever journey on it this year some time! Bleated birthday wishes and yes every year birthday in a new city – I love the idea!
Manjiri you are in for a convenient and easy treat on the Eurostar.
The thought of waking up in a new country every birthday is so magical! the Eurostar rocks.
Eurostar certainly rocks.
I was actually thinking about travelling to Paris by eurostar yesterday, seems like such a different option to a plane and well worth considering.
Definitely Olivia. Seriously easy and fast too.
happy birthday! Looks like you had a great day. I love the Eurostar too! I’ve popped over to Paris for lunch a couple of times thanks to Eurostar x
I love the idea of popping over for lunch ion the Eurostar. Ideas, ideas.
I love travelling by rail, so stress free compared to driving or flying. I went all the way to Grenoble from Cardiff by train last year. Much nicer journey andI didn’t have topaz for my luggage x
oops *to pay
Now that is a journey Gemma. I hope you had fun.
Your photography is fantastic, your birthday wake up idea is brilliant, I might try that myself 🙂 I’m glad you had a nice time! x
Thanks Amy. Just check out the Eurostar page for any offers near your birthday.
Belated Happy Birthday. I love that idea of waking up somewhere new on your birthday.
It just makes your birthday hat much more special.
How fun! Happy belated birthday!
Thank you Akaleistar.
Belated Birthday wishes Bintu. So glad you had a lovely time in Paris.
Thanks Nayna.
I would so love to do something like this! How fantastic to wake up in a different city for each birthday too – I love it! Happy belated birthday to you! 🙂 Can’t believe how inexpensive it is to get from London to Paris. I want to take my son to Paris for his 16th (this time next year) but it will cost a fortune just to get from Shetland to London to do it! Bah!
It is pretty nice to be able to do so for my birthday. I hope you get to take your son next year.
That is actually really good price and I would also be very chuffed if I can take wine back with me. Hope you enjoyed it in Paris, I’ve never been but it’s on my to do list after my wedding!
Dash xx
Good luck with the wedding Dash and maybe someone might give you some Eurostar tickets for a wedding gift.
I’ve never been on the Eurostar before, it sounds like you had a great trip xx
Michelle, you have a great treat to look forward to when you finally travel with the Eurostar.
Wow, I had no idea there is so many daily trains. Prices seem to be good too.
Yes you can get some great deals on the Eurostar.
The Eurostar is a treasure! Sounds like a fabulous trip to Paris. The macarons look wonderful x
The Eurostar is so easy and convenient.