Interrail and French lounges

[williamn]

I’ve not found a conclusive answer to this online. Does a first class interail pass and corresponding tgv reservation get you into a lounge in Paris?

 

[Peterthegreat]

I’ve not found a conclusive answer to this online. Does a first class interail pass and corresponding tgv reservation get you into a lounge in Paris?

No.
See below.

 

[U-Bahnfreund]

I would suggest giving it a try. I have been admitted to Salons Grand Voyageurs several times using DB Bahncards that are definitely not valid for entry.

 

[williamn]

I would suggest giving it a try. I have been admitted to Salons Grand Voyageurs several times using DB Bahncards that are definitely not valid for entry.

Yes similarly I’ve been admitted with a regular first class ticket, which I now see isn’t eligible!

 

[Mainline421]

If the reservation is to Switzerland or on TGV Lyria yes, otherwise only if you have status with SNCF or a Rail Team member (Eurostar, DB, ÖBB, NS, or SBB).

 

[williamn]

If the reservation is to Switzerland or on TGV Lyria yes, otherwise only if you have status with SNCF or a Rail Team member (Eurostar, DB, ÖBB, NS, or SBB).

Thank you, this will explain why I was admitted last time. This time it's to Germany, so that's a no!

 

[rvdborgt]

If the reservation is to Switzerland or on TGV Lyria yes

I don't see how that would fulfil the access requirements.

 

[Tester]

If the reservation is to Switzerland or on TGV Lyria yes.....

Is this definitely correct?

I would be very impressed if my €10 Interrail reservation to Frasne or Bellegarde got me in!

 

[Mainline421]

I don't see how that would fulfil the access requirements.

https://www.tgv-lyria.com/fr/en/train-travel/practical-information/stations/lounges Odd that SNCF have ommitted it from that page, but the staff at Gare De Lyon are aware. You're not missing much though

 

[rvdborgt]

https://www.tgv-lyria.com/fr/en/train-travel/practical-information/stations/lounges Odd that SNCF have ommitted it from that page, but the staff at Gare De Lyon are aware. You're not missing much though

Thanks! I notified Eurail so their info can be updated. I've never booked any TGV Lyria pass reservations since they're just way too expensive, even after the price reduction a few years ago.

 

[williamn]

Thanks! I notified Eurail so their info can be updated. I've never booked any TGV Lyria pass reservations since they're just way too expensive, even after the price reduction a few years ago.

The cost of a Lyria ticket (£130 single 4 weeks out) is what drove me to look at Interrail which I’ve never used before! Ended up saving a considerable sum, even on a first class pass, over a standard class train by train trip.

Itinerary is Lewes-London-Paris-Munich-Ljubljana-Vienna-Zurich-Paris-London-Lewes.