SNCF promotes high-speed rail links between Italy and Paris

SNCF Voyages Italia is promoting high-speed TGV INOUI rail connections between Italy and France to coincide with the autumn cultural season in Paris. The service offers three daily direct round-trip trains from Milan Porta Garibaldi and Turin to Paris Gare de Lyon, with travel times of approximately seven hours from Milan and five and a half hours from Turin.

Onboard amenities include ergonomic seating, Wi-Fi, a multimedia entertainment portal, and a bar car featuring an Italian-French menu with 70% local and organic ingredients. Digital services such as Click & Collect have also been introduced to streamline passenger experience.

In Paris, the cultural calendar for October features significant events, including Art Basel Paris at the Grand Palais from October 23 to 25. This includes a free public program across nine Parisian sites featuring installations and performances. Additionally, the 'Semaine en Galerie' offers a free route through local galleries to provide direct access to contemporary artists.