Cheapest way to surf frequently while staying in Paris?

Question

I am researching in Paris this summer for 2 months, June and July. I like to surf and have heard amazing things about France's surf in the summer. I know Bordeaux is a nice city on the coast, but researching online informs me that traveling between Paris and Bordeaux is pricy (the TGV gets you there in 3 hrs but its like 60-80 euros each way-- too much for one surf session). Is there a nice cheap travel method to get me to a surf spot on the coast for the weekends?

Answer 1

SNCF (French railways network) has special fidelity programs for frequent travellers, most of all if you're going all the time to the same destination.

http://www.programmefid.com/static/vsncf/card/fr/pp_caracteristiquesCartesCoAbo.html?rfrr=Loisir%3ATrain%3APassTgv%3AAccueil_body_Consulter%20les%20conditions%20de%20vente



Forfait season ticket (travel in France): Do you travel daily or almost daily?



With Forfait you have unlimited travel. Simply pay for your seat reservation. There are several types of Forfait season ticket available:

Fixed journey: after you have bought your first monthly card you can then choose between the weekly or monthly option;

France-wide (excluding transport in the Ile de France region): monthly season ticket;

1st or 2nd class



The fare varies according to the journey, the class and whether you are buying your first season ticket or renewing it. You can buy a Forfait season ticket:

At your Boutique Rail Europe

From a customer sales agent at a station, SNCF shop or approved travel agency in France



Fréquence season ticket (travel in France): Are you a frequent train traveller (more than two return journeys per month)?



Buy a Fréquence season ticket and enjoy a guaranteed 50% discount on TGV Pro 1st and 2nd class fares, on a specific route or France-wide. Fréquence also gives you access to all the services included in the TGV Pro fares, depending on the comfort level chosen.



The ticket comprises a personal travel card which is valid for 3 years and a Fréquence coupon (price determined by the validity of the coupon: 3 months, 6 months or one year), the journey (specific route or all SNCF lines excluding île de France services) and the class.



You can buy a Fréquence season ticket- At your Boutique Rail Europe



From a customer sales agent at a station, SNCF shop or approved travel agency in France



More information on our range of special Pro fares and services.



http://help.tgv-europe.com/en/fares/season%20ticket-frequency?rfrr=WW%3AAideFaq%3Atarifs%3Atarifs_pour_les_pros_body_SNCF%20Fréquence%20travel%20card



Unfortunately, it's not possible to travel by coach which would be cheaper.

Fast trains are expensive. Bordeaux or Biarritz are far from Paris.

Try to book now - asap - your tickets for July as during summer holidays it's difficult to find a seat.

Answer 2

The surf areas are on the south east coast which are quite a way from Paris. To reach Bordeaux you can still try the cheap flights but unless you find a special discount you have to count around 100 Euros for a one way trip. The other way of travelling (regular train, coach) means a travel time one way between 6 to 8 hours. Bordeaux is 600 kms from Paris by road.

For the TGV, if you take your ticket long in advance and manage to travel outside the peak hours you can get some good deals.

You can also try the covoiturage, people travelling by car and offering a seat in the car for a certain amount of money. You need to speak French.

http://www.covoiturage.fr/

Have a nice trip

Answer 3

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