After arriving from Chicago by plane our overland journey began in Paris France. From Paris we took the TGV or high speed train non-stop to Bordeaux. At 200 miles per hour this part of the trip was a blur. the dining car is the best place to be...Sipping coffee without spills on the chamois smooth ride.

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Tips: Bicycles can be purchased or rented at or near all train stations.
Car rental is best arranged in the United States with an American company
this will save you numerous hassles if there is a problem: damage, wreck, theft. 
You will have to settle with the car company in the United States after the trip and
I believe it is easier to deal with an American company in times of crises.