The TGV Paris-Bordeaux is even faster than TGV Nice-Paris: Paris-Bordeaux (570 km) Tuesday 12 March 2024, departure Paris 9:04am - arrival Bordeaux 11:14am, travel time *2hr 10min* - city center to city center. If you book your seat a week in advance it can be cheap: 25 euros.😊
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Very good to know!
@andyshacks781210 ай бұрын
Always fancied doing a train between Paris and the South. By the time you’ve factored in the faffing around at the airport at either end there’s not much difference. Plus as you said, you see so much more from the train ! Hope you enjoyed Paris!
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
It’s a lovely journey and I’d add an hour just to avoid doing airport security
@neilt10 ай бұрын
It's well worth the cost for comfortable seating and no DVTs! Definitely a winner.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
The seat was VERY comfortable
@brianhynds62019 ай бұрын
The Cote d'Azur is really stunning.
@teresemk10 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this vlog. I love taking trains in Europe, and this trip looks so pretty. I am not a fan of CDG airport, so any chance to avoid it is a good thing!
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Indeed we had a day at CDG in Pret A Manger waiting for a connection….
@amandahewson94910 ай бұрын
Thank you for doing this one, it is something I’d wondered about vs flights so was much appreciated!
@CKLee-rs4kl10 ай бұрын
for sure and some flights take you everywhere before you get to your destination 12 hours later.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Yes Trains dont tend to land in Marseille instead of Nice
@alejandrayalanbowman36710 ай бұрын
Hi lads from Spain. I started my career on BR as a guard and my trains ALWAYS left on time, the only difficulty was keeping them on time when prospective passengers were still running towards the station and not there ready to board.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
True and signals. Signals always seem to cause bother
@comealongcomealong44805 ай бұрын
@alejandrayalanbowman367 Reply 4 mo later. Had to comment, as one of those risk-taking passengers you described. Huffing and puffing on the walk to the station, knowing that the Ped Crossing at a busy artery road could lose you 3-4 mins. Then craning head down the track, looking for the telltale front train lights, all the while running with bags bumping. Or slowed to a trot if no train in sight. Sometimes arriving dishevelled and panting on the platform to read 'Train running 7 mins late'. Yes, I can imagine that being a strictly on-time Guard, but watching all that human drama playing out in front of you each day, could have been very difficult indeed 😊
@avidviewer110 ай бұрын
Fascinating. Brought back many happy TGV memories. Thanks so much! 🤗
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Thanks Avid
@lookoutleo10 ай бұрын
I love train journeys aswell. Much more relaxing than flying , much less bother than a hover as the advert said
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
What happened to hovers?!
@lookoutleo10 ай бұрын
@@MeandMonAmi voice search it should have been an advert for hovercraft but was for qualcast mowers taking about Flymo :)
@ritascappaticci7673 ай бұрын
Oh...this Is a nice experience,showing US this train from Nice to Paris...we were furious about that...well done...the landscape worth the trip....about 40 years ago we did the trip from Rome to Paris by train...not High Speed,13 hours...a big hug
@Sayitlikitiz10110 ай бұрын
I took Ouigo (low-cost HS train) from Paris to Nice last summer, it left on time and made it to Nice 4min early. My cousin bought my Ouigo Plus ticket 3 wks in advance for €44. We made sure to bring beverages and snacks with us because Ouigo doesn't offer food in France (it does in Spain!!!). Otherwise it was comfortable, fast and I was able to catch up with the Mandalorian episodes that I had downloaded on my tablet. Excellent and cheap.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Good deal!
@TheNefastor20 күн бұрын
TGV feels like the future. You just walk in, sit down, the landscape flies by and 3 hours later you're all the way across the country. You just walk out and you're in city center. The convenience is incredible, especially having done the same trip by car and by plane. Train is wayyyyy better.
@SimonHollandfilms10 ай бұрын
nicely made film Tim. as old folk in France we share one over 60 rail card. well worth it if you use the train a few times each year. cheapest we got to paris was €40 one way.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Thanks. I ain’t there yet…
@gooster_yt9 ай бұрын
I took the TGV OuiGo from Paris to Nice, one-way, last August. It was only 25E to start, but I bought up the package that included wifi, seat choice, and extra luggage for 9E more. The OuiGo is only 2nd class but the upper floor has nice single row seats, F2F for a couple (or single file for solo travel), that are not bad at all. All in all, less than EasyJet.
@MeandMonAmi9 ай бұрын
Very good deal
@Tristouille-dy2hj4 ай бұрын
Merci pour votre visite 😊 Thanks for your visit'😊 Welcome in France ❤
@uweinhamburg10 ай бұрын
After you have gone 185m/h all electric Elton will have to work a bit harder 😂😂 Thank you for taking us along, from the outside the higher price compared to flight was well worth it. Great views and even a nice buffet with prices much better than on any train in Germany!
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Yup I think standard looked pretty good to me also but a bit more jammed in and I knew I had to edit so I wanted to be sure I could
@annedodd588810 ай бұрын
Great train ride!! The comfort, the extensive buffet ( compared to you know where!) and the coastal views as well as up through central France. If you factor in 1st class seats with lots of leg room and arriving in central Paris, it’s a no brainier for me. Do they have hop on, hop off ticket? Would love to take a week to do that journey. 💙❤️
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Not sure about the hop on/off they certainly have that on the riviera
@ianmoyes391210 ай бұрын
Last October I took my family from Pitlochry in the Highlands to Disneyland Paris by train. It took 2 days (stopping at a hotel in London overnight) but it was brilliant. Eurostar was great but I really enjoyed the TGV (First Class like yourselves) from Lille to Paris. Absolutely superb. What a shame Motorails don't run any more. If they did you could have taken Elton!
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I know we’d love to do the moto rail! The first class seats are very comfortable and standard looked pretty decent also
@Jyxton10 ай бұрын
That must've been fun!
@younggarethr10 ай бұрын
I love travelling by train. Enjoy your trip!
@MeandMonAmi9 ай бұрын
Me too
@maxbassful8 ай бұрын
Wonderful video. Mundane topic yet strangely captivating with your quirky style. Love the editing work.
@MeandMonAmi8 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@kevanparker90810 ай бұрын
Love your video's they are the highlight of my TV viewing on Sunday nights, I some times fall down on liking them because its harder on the telly to like etc than on the laptop. I used to work for British Rail and had a "Free Travel" pass. Furthest i got was Berlin a few days after the reunification of Germany! Holland and Belgium always seemed the favourite destination? Those French trains are nice I have been on a double decker train in France.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Thanks. We even have double deckers on our local lines down here
@chrisspain10 ай бұрын
For the flight you have to get to the airport, have to be there way before for security, do not arrive in Paris but have to get there, you have luggage constrains, no animals. I wager the time is about the same. Also first class is a lot more then the wooden class you get on Ryan air. What about the bar/restaurant on the train? The electric and internet access? Nah, train every time. Even if it´s 30min more. Very very nice video, as always.Also, internal flight under 2h (really 4h with everything you have to do) will be illegal soon if a train is available.
@alejandrayalanbowman36710 ай бұрын
You got seats on Ryanair? We had to stand all the way!
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I agree. The Nice Paris flight escapes that rule (I think).
@lsmft957610 ай бұрын
Excellent Thanks!!
@nickwebb929010 ай бұрын
A fabulous vlog and must say that knocks our UK trains into the shade somewhat. A good buffet car menu too 👍
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I feared the TGV would be showing its age but not a bit..
@pauld71068 ай бұрын
Great job
@MikeinNice10 ай бұрын
Fun video, thanks! It is the journey back that seems to go wrong for me ... hope that isn't the case for you two! Looking forward to seeing what you decide to see in Paris! Enjoy!
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
watch this space!
@470danadidas10 ай бұрын
Always prefer the train over the plane for internal journeys. And you get t see so much more. And if there's a screaming baby in the seat behind you can always get up and move to the other end of the train! Great video as always. Thanks guys. ❤❤
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Mercifully it only screamed on arrival!
@dlschgo10 ай бұрын
Wow! You must have spent a tonne of time in advance taping all those drone scenes of the train speeding along and city sights along the way. Unless you used some purchased stock footage, of course. You viewers do appreciate your high production values. And that woman quickly taking off her shoe in the airport (14:48).
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Mr Boo on the roof of the train with the drone!
@dlschgo10 ай бұрын
Poor Mr. Boo!
@722garage910 ай бұрын
I've done a similar journey from London to Koln via Eurostar. Total time is 6.5 hours, about 2 less than flying. You're right to factor in airport time and transfers as they tend to be the worst!
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Yup the train is so much less stressful at the boarding/leaving stage
@air1st110 ай бұрын
We take the TGV from Nice to Paris every year. It's much more enjoyable than flying. We make a baguette, pack some crisps and a bottle of Rose', sit back and take in the views in quiet comfort!
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Perfect we did the same minus the rose
@johnheaney41410 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Thanks
@andynightingale733510 ай бұрын
Now that was fun. I was as excited as you as the build up to departure time got close! Was Twiggy on her own little vacation?
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
She was with her Aunty Nicola!
@helenjones109310 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed watching your journey. We love train journeys, especially across Europe. You should try the night train from Paris to Nice (or other direction). Not luxury but good value for money.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@susanmitchell54479 ай бұрын
Hello chaps..watched your video on Paris yesterday , the algorhythm must have found me as I'm always watching Paris ones ! Anyway I do this trip often as I live down here and family up there but I've always loved a train journey . I've had a few adventures due to 'climatic conditions' but the comfort of a TGV although more expensive wins for me and it's city centre to city centre. So merci and will catch up with your earlier videos and the sun is back !!!!
@MeandMonAmi9 ай бұрын
Welcome onboard Susan. There’s a few to be getting on with!
@lovesfrance292810 ай бұрын
The low spark of high heeled boys 😊 - thanks for another educational video!
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Had to look that up!
@HenkModderman10 ай бұрын
Today is another very special episode, by train to Paris. Ultimately, this is also electric transport! I wish you both a lot of fun in Paris, always nice to be there!
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Indeed and quiet!
@raymondhunt610910 ай бұрын
Loved the train video, have a thought for the cyclists who started a 7 stage journey from Paris to Nice in the annual pro race, you better avoid Nice next Sunday boys.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I know and they do it every year! Thank goodness they didn’t arrive this weekend. Unbelievably bad weather here with rockfalls etc
@deborahflanagan220310 ай бұрын
Great video loved it ❤
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Thanks
@nicholasroberts695410 ай бұрын
You never know, if Mr Boo maintains a super attentive surveillance out of the train windows, you might see the Paris-Nice tour par bicyclette going in the opposite direction.. due to arrive in Nice later in the week.. watching it at the moment on the net.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I hope the weather improves for them it’s been dire this week. Avalanches ice storms and rockfalls
@larshelmin10 ай бұрын
13:49 Toilet time like a real train vlogger! Making up time on a direct train from Marseille to Paris is almost impossible since they are going at max speed of 300km/h, the maximun allowed speed on this line., all the way! Another limiting factor is that the time slots on the the high speed line are so tight they would catch up with another TGV anyway.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Interesting! I think we did make up a bit of time and then lost it going slowly into Gare de Lyon but I may be wrong. Signals were the issue!
@larshelmin10 ай бұрын
@@MeandMonAmi The last bit from the outskirts of Paris into Gare de Lyon always ”takes forever” 😀
@nicholasroberts695410 ай бұрын
The thing to remember with the French TGV system is that whilst the same train completes the point to point, it may not run at its rated full speed on some pieces of track in between because the track/signalling has not been upgraded to TGV full capability .. I think this is the case with some of the TGV lines running from Paris to the West, viz TGV full speed only a available on the Paris-Brest connection up to Rennes, beyond that its completed at TER speeds.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
You it was flawless on bthe full TGV lines
@timnicholls982710 ай бұрын
Only taken the TGV from Lyon to Paris many years ago but vastly preferred to flying. Outshines anything in the UK and way cheaper.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
It’s an impressive beast for4 sure
@desmondaltairjohnshepard46002 ай бұрын
Hello. French TGVs are standardized, comprising three first-class cars, a bar car in the center and four second-class cars, which constitutes an eight-car train flanked by two power cars at the ends, for a total length of 200 meters. The TGV M (the white model), the latest innovation, is equipped with more compact power cars and cars shortened by one meter, which gives a total of nine cars and two power cars for a train length of 202 meters. Thus, having taken a duplex train with two trains, the total length of the train presented in the video is therefore 400 meters.
@MissCarol-nd7ti10 ай бұрын
Thank you for another video 😊. Do you know how bad the regular not first class seats are? It would be easier to get to Nice on train from where I am, but not for 200 euro.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
They look absolutely fine to me. Certainly not bad at all
@adamcolvindevalle207410 ай бұрын
Better than a first class on ScotRail for sure.
@Keneka10 ай бұрын
Great video, I’ve always thought about taking the train from Nice to Paris - do you know if they allow dogs on? A lot more scenic than on a plane, although more expensive. Can’t wait to see more of your Paris adventures ❤
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Yup they take dogs but you have to pay if certain size.
@Keneka10 ай бұрын
@@MeandMonAmi good to know 👍🏻 thanks - have a lovely time in Paris
@davidmarshall559610 ай бұрын
Mister Me & Mister Boo! Let the train 🚆 take the strain as the ada say & looking at those seats the train is a definitely yes instead of flying!, very enlightening vlog Tim ! Stay safe and well and obviously stay charged 🎉
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Those seats are incredibly comfortable.
@phonepower6610 ай бұрын
I went to paris to see final stage of Tour de France in 2013 . Caught a stomach bug on first day and had to watch the race in the hotel room. I was there for 5 days so did some sightseeing on the last day when feeling a bit better . Even though The train is more expensive it is more relaxing. And easier to have a sleep . Great video as always.
@chrisspain10 ай бұрын
It is cheaper then air travel if you do book normal seats. First class is not regular.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
The standard price was still €40 more than the flight
@chrisspain10 ай бұрын
@@MeandMonAmiIncluding transfer to the airport and transfer from the airport to Paris? What about a dog or luggage? No, even if it is 40Euros more, train every time.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I agree
@vikingsystem10 ай бұрын
A different and super interesting episode, of course by train one can appreciate the views much more, however, I think in terms of price vs the time it takes, the plane continues to be a more valid option, the train is good for those who are not in such a hurry to reach the destination and prefer to enjoy the scenery. I hope you have a wonderful stay in Paris; there are certainly many interesting things to see in the City of Light.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Thanks. Paris this Sunday.
@richardbas294810 ай бұрын
When entering the train, please walk as far as possible in the direction of Le Mans! Then people from Marseille fit-in too! 😂😂
@penniezuercher23884 ай бұрын
Great video. Wanted to mention that you didn’t consider the cost of carry on and checked baggage on Easy Jet and the cost of going to and from the airports. Thanks!
@MeandMonAmi4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@e-trippingwithadamgebbett802410 ай бұрын
Remember Bill Bryson wrote. " I can remember when you couldn't buy a British rail sandwich without wondering if this was your last act before a long period on a Life-support machine. " Good job he didn't go on celebrity Bakeoff with Pru!
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Brunch Muffins!
@RubyRom93110 ай бұрын
❤.....I much prefer train travel to flying as I tend to faint and suffer with nausea on planes. Price can be prohibitive for trains sometimes though so i treat air travel as a necessary evil...I will also bus it everywhere on holiday or simply trek too ! Another great vlog that had us giggling in parts,Thank you 😀
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Yup we often fly places because of price but we haven’t gone on holiday this year so we splurged
@troyster710 ай бұрын
We always print our tickets at home, since the scanners at Nice-ville Gare are so fickle with phones. I noticed one person in the station was not happy about you filming him. 😅
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Indeed who was that?
@troyster710 ай бұрын
@@MeandMonAmi The guy sitting down by the eye glass machine. Look at his hand.
@lours69935 ай бұрын
Normally in France, the TGV will be the best option. For Paris - Nice, a lot of the journey is along the Cote d’Azure on the picturesque but quite slow 19th century line. Hence, many will favour the plane until the high speed line is in place down there.
@poutramos482610 ай бұрын
Nice video, I much prefer the train to air travel. The TGV looks great. I've used high speed rail in Europe but not TGV. Unfortunately the last train in Cyprus ran on 31st December 1951. There are rumours that EU funding is available for a new railway system, I hope it's built before I kick the bucket 🙂 Having said that we have a good intercity bus service which is only €8 for a day ticket.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Wowzer I’d no idea you didn’t have a railway!
@JenniferRussell-qw2co2 ай бұрын
That was really enjoyable, I am now going to check out dates and prices for the same trip 😊, ... or maybe Bordeaux 🤔, ... or even cross-border to Germany, I love Munich ❤ The choices are endless 🥳 You have inspired me!! 🙋♀️🇬🇧🤪🤗
@MeandMonAmi2 ай бұрын
Yes we want to do more trains. We might next week!
@NormanF6210 ай бұрын
More expensive and the journey is longer but you get to see the France you don’t see from the air! If you want to tour Europe, you can buy a Eurorailpass and get unlimited rail travel anywhere in the Schengen zone! Hope you guys enjoy Paris! 😊
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I always wanted to get the Euro pass when I was 16 and didn’t have the courage. Maybe time!
@Tristouille-dy2hj4 ай бұрын
320 km/h 😍
@JimTheCorsa10 ай бұрын
Train looks much more enjoyable than flying, even if it does take longer. Looking forward to some Parisian content next week
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
It’s coming
@Aussie-HJW10 ай бұрын
It would be awesome if you guys could give us an update on Notre Dame while you are in Paris 😀
@MeandMonAmi9 ай бұрын
The scaffolding is largely off but it won’t be open in time for olympics
@Aussie-HJW9 ай бұрын
@@MeandMonAmi thanks 😀
@JenniferRussell-qw2co2 ай бұрын
I was there a couple of months ago, between the two Olympics, and some scaffolding still remained, however the Notre Dame looked wonderful from the Seine cruise. I went especially to see how it was going, and it was very emotional, so many others there too of course for the same hopeful reason 🙋♀️🇬🇧🤗
@jackoneil39339 ай бұрын
Btw: I sent your video to a friend who visits family in France, and he just replied: "They should have mentioned Senior discounts for old-timers 'SNCF Voyageurs Avantage Senior card' "Are you 60 or over and travel occasionally on TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS and TER trains in France and Europe? Make the most of your card from the third journey¹ and benefit from a 30% discount in 2ᵈᵉ and 1ʳᵉ classes. Mis à jour le 21 December 2023 Discounts on travel all year round 49 € per card, valid for 1 year ; 30% discount on travel in 2de and 1re classes; -60% for accompanying children aged 4 to 11 (up to a maximum of 3). Last-minute NO FLEX5 offers; -30% to Europe ; from -25% to -50% on TER trains in certain regions. -15% off on-board catering, baggage services and rental cars. Find your tickets online or at one of the 800 agencies approved by SNCF Voyageurs."
@MeandMonAmi9 ай бұрын
Thanks Jack. Yes sadly (or not) I aint quite old enough for this pass which is probably why we overlooked it but it’s great info for those who are!
@donaldlush282210 ай бұрын
But how long would it have taken in the Ami?
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
A mere matter of…
@pt02010 ай бұрын
In my city all trains leave on time (Amsterdam)
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Do they arrive on time?
@davidmason738010 ай бұрын
How long is the journey in Elton ?😂
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Now that’s a calculation!
@andytipping7010 ай бұрын
next video - same trip in the amie?
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
A short series over 4 weeks!;
@Sh1tfaceMagee-db3px10 ай бұрын
better by train than plane!? ..its not the uk rail network so im up for it #ecotravel
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
indeed!
@matthewbaynham628610 ай бұрын
But how does that compare to doing the same journey in your Citroen Ami? The Ami would be perfect in Paris, because it's small.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I think very similar times!;
@Jamienomore10 ай бұрын
I loved it. It is so long since I was on a French Train and I spent most of the time looking out the window. The only Train I would say is better is the Hogwarts Express. 🧸🧸🚙
@nicholasroberts695410 ай бұрын
Someday, mainland UK might have a top-to-toe HST
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I saw a sticker in the double glazing on this which said 2005 and I checked a few other windows and they had the same so presumably this was the age of this rolling stock. It felt so modern to me..
@nicholasroberts695410 ай бұрын
Why isn't the eye testing machine called *Cornice des Yeux"
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I shall consult Mr Boo!
@Psi-Storm4 ай бұрын
The price comparison isn't really fair. I just looked up the prices for two weeks out and you pay at least 150€ for a return ticket and this is with only a small bag. With your carry-on or checked baggage, you pay 50€ per flight extra. So already 250€ per person.
@MeandMonAmi4 ай бұрын
Flights can be much cheaper depending on when you book but I prefer the train
@markwatson296710 ай бұрын
There is something so very special about trains, even the modern ones. Can you imagine how much fun it would be, though lengthy, if you were in the age of steam. I bet the first class in those days would have been paradise. Will there be a return home video, or maybe a quick look into gay-Paris?
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
The old Train bleue from London to South Of France must have been an incredible journey
@mb280sl710 ай бұрын
What are you men going to do in Paris? Great vlog. Have a great time! 😃
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Coming Sunday!
@JohnSmith-mn6jz2 ай бұрын
Flighing. Done both many times.
@danieltaylor375510 ай бұрын
Whats happening in Paris guys? We need a tour of Pigalle and all of its sights etc. I have not been there in about 10 years.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Coming this week. Pigalle is very changed
@coconuts236110 ай бұрын
Enjoy Paris! And I was hoping for a glimpse of the monstrosity they buit next door to Nice Ville Station. Must be just about finished by now. If it's half as ugly as in the visualisation they had on the fence, it's really bad.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
It’s still not finished! We will cover it
@Groovy-Train10 ай бұрын
Wonder how long it would take in Elton? 😄
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Indeed!
@greigs938410 ай бұрын
‘Paul’ almost as good as Coults in Batley 😂 Well, nearly ….!
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Used to love Coults is it still going?
@greigs938410 ай бұрын
Oh yes! 😊
@richardcoughlin893110 ай бұрын
The damage flying QueasyJet I takes on the soul is incalculable. For me, it’s TGV all the way.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I increasingly agree. I used to love flying but not any more
@jackoneil393310 ай бұрын
Thanks guys! I was just looking into air-vs TGV times and costs from Nice to Paris and was going to drop you a message about the JEC world event in Paris opening March 5th, and suggest if you happen to be in Paris it might be worth a look as its the world event for things like renewable energy, 3D printing and EV technologies and more. Aptera, apparently will be building bodies for their "affordable" 3-wheel solar-electric sports car in Italy and will be exhibiting there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2HbpHihhZKlh8k What you relate Tim at 7:20 is exactly what makes high-speed rail the better choice, and it was great to catch a glimpse of 1st class on the TGV and reflect back on Japan's Shinkansen. In green car (1st class) even after 6 hours you always wished it was longer, where after 30min on a domestic 747 from Tokyo to Osaka you wished you would have hitchhiked. Btw, If you do a follow-on, perhaps Mr. Boo could cover a bit on rail passes like France rail pass, Eurail and Forfait, and if they make sense for those visiting or residing and taking holiday in France and Italy?
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Thanks Jack. We were only talking about the various cards this morning. Great Idea. The Aptera is very interesting too even if it does look a bit like a flying car!
@jackoneil393310 ай бұрын
@@MeandMonAmi Cool, very much Looking forward to the next installments from Paris. Aptera was modeled after a Cirrus carbon fiber aircraft, a couple of flying buddies love it and want one. I saw the original prototypes years ago and was intrigued for $20k but now it's not something I'd shell out $35,000 for. BTW, did you notice the Carice, super light Dutch sports car? I like concept, a bit like a cross between an old Porsche and Sunbeam. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apK3q6iLp8msf8U
@jackoneil393310 ай бұрын
@@MeandMonAmi Wow! I just watched some video of the Swiss-Italian made Thermal-formed Aptera Body now on display in Paris, and It's not hard to imagine that the days of stamping, cutting, bolting and welding hundreds of chunks of leaky-creaky metal metal together coming to a close. Simply injection mold and glue together body parts like a model car. I'm guessing the AMI and future quadacycles would be much easier to make this way than by welding all that steel frame together and screwing plastic panels to it. 'First look at Aptera thermal-formed body parts at JEC World Paris March 2024' Part One kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp64YXlml9eGoa8 Part2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKGwhWaubbZsf8k
@terrortorn10 ай бұрын
The sink in the loo looked manky!
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
It did in retrospect. Luckily my glasses didn’t pick it up when filming !
@Eurovision-OLD10 ай бұрын
Wow, Paris by train from my home is faster than from Nice! :)
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
london?
@Eurovision-OLD10 ай бұрын
@@MeandMonAmi Utrecht, Netherlands :)
@michaelthomas364610 ай бұрын
the moto for UK public transport is: please mind the gap between the time table and our arrival!! it is so appaulling they have even taken down the time table in most instances especially for buses, and my parents live less than 3 miles from their town, and only buses they will ever see is those that are not in service, because it was decided that 95% of their village had at least 1 car, so therefore they do not need a bus service as well regardless of those who actually need public transport like those that have had to return their driving licence on medical grounds, I would hate to see what a taxi charges now with the inflation on everything, then you would have to think of times 2 directions, I think the train tickets were a steal at 200 euros thinking of taxi prices each day for the essential shopping trip a few times a week, like our local shops don't sell milk to last more than 2-3 days before the best before date, and then say the fridge is on the blink then lucky for milk to last 2 days.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I’m old fashioned and I think public transport is a right everyone should have. We are lucky here with an excellent and inexpensive bus service (though not so hot on night buses)
@nicholasroberts695410 ай бұрын
I may have to take it all back about rip-off Brtiain.... Rail Europe is quoting single, Paris to Nice (426 miles), departing 06:34 tomorrow, £155, and London to Edinburgh (403 miles), departing 06:00, £68.90. Oddly, after 09:00 French prices go DOWN, £130, whilst British prices go UP, £190.... Euh ?
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Dynamic Pricing. Our TGV was rammed and I suspect they often are
@bobbyrudki385110 ай бұрын
Great video guys, but why didn’t you go by Joe Le Taxi?. Until next time, Stay charged Byyyyeeee
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Thanks. I think at other times of year may be cheaper as well (school hols)
@Meldonator10 ай бұрын
Me and My notcheapatall TGV :D
@daciamcv102610 ай бұрын
Much better by train (in France)Get cab to station go in station go down to platform get on train relaxed{No no taking everything out your pockets no trying to hold your trousers up no standing in queues while being told to hurry up no being told your plane is now leaving from a different gate on the other side of the terminal no fights from drunken brits and all the other joys of flying now days
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I used to love flying and now dread it.
@paule79219 ай бұрын
Hi there I was watching your vid a while ago mentioning vpn services - can you recommend a good one. Most appreciated Paul uk
@MeandMonAmi9 ай бұрын
Hi Paul, We use a DNS unblocker for home tv, Trickbyte. For VPN we use express VPN
@nicholasroberts695410 ай бұрын
Lucky barstewards, ... on the derelict lugger prison ship HMS UK, reported Norovirus infection levels are now double the UK 5 - year average at about 400 a day.. applying the Lloyd George correction factor of x 3 - 10 (Derived from estimates of number of guns needed at the front to win WW1) you can reckon its more like 1200-4000 a day. Your's truly laid low, again, for the nth time in the last 6 months. Hoever, UK HMG is assuring us that once the resident population have mastered eating sand, cement and pea shingle, they'll be huge cost advantages accruing to the UK pebble-dashing industry.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Get well soon!
@julien-francoiscollin98432 ай бұрын
It's better to fly from Nice to Paris than the train.
@julien-francoiscollin98432 ай бұрын
I'm from Nice and I fly to Paris. Too many problems with the trains and the first/last trains are too late/early.
@MeandMonAmi2 ай бұрын
And no flight delays? I cant remember the last flight I had that was actually remotely on time. My last three have sat on the runway at Nice for 45 minutes with passengers on..
@tteric6710 ай бұрын
If you compare flying with easyjet you should also mention the regular train ticket price. Comparing first class to easyjet is a bit unfair imo
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I did it’s in the video
@tteric6710 ай бұрын
@@MeandMonAmithose were the first class tickets, right?
@comealongcomealong44805 ай бұрын
@tteric67 Watching this video 4 mo later. The regular TGV ticket fare was flashed on screen when we watched the queues for the ticket machines. €120 Return Nice-Paris vs €200 First Class vs €80 Easy Jet fares checked on the same day. Not sure if €80 is a Return Airfare also?
@thomasjpuleo811210 ай бұрын
Unless I missed it not a single sausage joke this week. You guys were on your best behavior. Rats.
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
Losing our touch!
@intersezioni10 ай бұрын
I prefer the italian Frecciarossa 1000!
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
I don’t know this train..
@intersezioni10 ай бұрын
This train kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6m4c2WCeZV9fpIfeature=shared@@MeandMonAmi
@richardcastle934110 ай бұрын
Let the train take the strain, Mr Boo! Enjoy gay Paris.
@carolenewman51806 ай бұрын
You need a tooth implant. Easily done.
@MeandMonAmi6 ай бұрын
I’m afraid its not easily done for me as I need six months of root canal treatment first and then some fake gum lark!
@bexhill877710 ай бұрын
makes one realise what a dump the uk is....
@MeandMonAmi10 ай бұрын
The TGV is certainly impressive and no spring chicken either