Holidays based around art are not a new thing, however, travelling across nations and visiting galleries via rail may be the way of the future.

Steam Railways were once ubiquitous throughout Europe and the arrival of the railway was an integral moment in the Industrial Revolution.

Today on The Journey Blog, we embark on two of France’s best heritage railways, as they wind through glorious countryside and bring history to life.

Rail holidays to France usually travel via Paris. Romance is rife in Paris and we’ve found some of the lesser known beauty spots to take your beau.