Seek the sun in the south this summer 🌞

There’s a version of summer 2026 where you leave the usual package holiday behind.

You speed out of London on a Eurostar bound for Paris. But your journey doesn’t stop there…

With up to 100 destinations to choose from at eurostar.com, you booked your whole journey in one place. You hop on a connecting train and, before long, the city gives way to miles of vineyards and crystal-clear calanques.

Welcome to the South of France, or le Midi as the locals call it, where long, sun-drenched days and memorable adventures come as standard.

Lyon

From 1hr 56mins* from Paris with TGV INOUI

Wander historic streets, beautiful riverbanks and let long lunches turn into late evenings in a city renowned for its fantastic food.

Where to stay:
OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre

Aix-en-Provence

From 3hrs 02mins* from Paris with TGV INOUI

Enjoy a city with a gentler rhythm. Savour a coffee on the tree-lined Cours Mirabeau or venture out to explore nearby lavender fields.

Where to stay:
Hotel Aquabella and Spa

Marseille

From 3hrs 04mins* from Paris with TGV INOUI

A city of vivid contrasts, from its ancient harbour to its modern galleries. Marseille is bold, bright, and unapologetically unfiltered.

Where to stay:
Maison Montgrand Marseille Vieux Port