We all have buddies who make us dream with their travel posts on Instagram: the Seychelles, Portugal, Japan, Dubai… But not everyone can afford a round-trip full-board ticket to Las Vegas. So how about making your wallet happy (and not bothering to take the car out) by traveling on our regional TER train lines? Here are 4 little-known, inexpensive destinations to visit by TER train from Lyon.
Beaune
đ 3h10 by TER from Lyon Part-Dieu (change at Dijon)
A fortified town surrounded by vineyards? That’s all we needed to buy a ticket to Beaune. Visit the extraordinary Hospices with their colorful medieval roofs, home to the MusĂ©e de l’HĂŽtel de Ville. Visit the Basilique Notre-Dame, the MusĂ©e du Vin and the Moutarderie Fallot (we’re near Dijon!).
Moulins
đ 2h45 by TER direct from Lyon
Moulins is one of the cheapest destinations you can reach by direct TER train from Lyon! Capital of the Bourbonnais region, this pretty town boasts a sumptuous historic center, a number of museums and magnificent surrounding scenery! Take a stroll along the Allier to see for yourself!
Nevers
đ 3h20 by TER direct from Lyon Part-Dieu
You could almost mistake it for a seaside town in Brittany, with its light-colored facades and high gray roofs! But we’re actually on the banks of the Loire, in Nevers! Renowned for its earthenware and pottery expertise, Nevers is also famous for its magnificent Cathedral and Ducal Palace!
Belfort
đ 4h00 by TER direct from Lyon Part-Dieu
In addition to its citadel, its Cathédrale Saint-Christophe, its magnificent historic center and its famous Lion, Belfort boasts a rich culinary heritage, being part of the Franche-Comté region but historically belonging to Alsace: you can eat Alsatian sauerkraut with Franche-Comté cheese!