Flights from Reus to France

Travel to France from Reus

Paris is the only French route from Reus airport, flown direct by Vueling, and it is also your gateway to the rest of the country: from the capital, the TGV reaches Lyon in 2 hours and Marseille or Bordeaux in just over 3.

That makes a weekend away realistic without going through Barcelona. Give it a week and there is time to pair Paris with a second city, arriving in one and leaving from the other.

What documents you need to travel to France

France and Spain are both in the European Union and the Schengen Area, so Spanish and other EU citizens only need a valid national ID card (the DNI, for Spaniards) or passport, with no visa or extra paperwork.

On Schengen flights you must show the physical DNI: the digital version is only valid on flights within Spain, so it cannot be used on the route to Paris. Check the expiry date before booking, because you cannot board with an expired document. Children need one each as well. Travellers of other nationalities can check their situation on the travel documents page.

What to know when you land in France

Getting into town. The Paris airports are a long way out, and the trip by train or bus takes around an hour, depending on which one you land at and where you are staying. Look into it before you book accommodation, as it may decide which neighbourhood suits you best.

The TGV. This is what turns a single arrival point into a whole country. From Paris you can reach Lyon in 2 hours, Marseille or Bordeaux in just over 3, and Strasbourg in under 2. The stations are in the city centres, so there is no need to go back to the airport between stops.

Mealtimes. Meals start early: lunch is served between 12:00 and 14:00 and dinner from 19:30, and many kitchens close after 22:00. Turn up for dinner at 22:30 and you may not get a table.

Climate by region. Paris has an Atlantic climate, grey and rainy for much of the autumn and winter, and noticeably colder than the Catalan coast. The Mediterranean south will feel more familiar, while the Alps change completely from one season to the next.

The currency is the euro, and France uses type C and E plugs, at 230V. The official language is French, though English gets you by in tourist areas.

What to do in France

Paris

The city is best explored neighbourhood by neighbourhood rather than as a checklist of sights. The Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower are all within walking distance of each other, but Le Marais for art and design, Montmartre for the views and Saint-Germain-des-Prés for its cafés show 3 very different sides of Paris. The Palace of Versailles is around 40 minutes away by RER.

The French Riviera, by train from Paris

Marseille is just over 3 hours away by TGV, and from there the coastal train runs to Cannes, Antibes, Nice and Monaco, with no car needed. This is Mediterranean France, with Belle Époque architecture, flower markets and cooking shaped by Italian and Provençal influences.

Bordeaux and the south-west

Just over 2 hours from Paris by TGV. Bordeaux has a historic centre listed as a World Heritage Site, with the Médoc and Saint-Émilion vineyards less than an hour away and the Dune du Pilat on the Atlantic coast. The city has changed a lot over the last decade, and its restaurant scene shows it.

Lyon and the Alps

Lyon is 2 hours from Paris and a recognised gastronomic capital, with its bouchons and the Renaissance quarter of Vieux-Lyon, a World Heritage Site. From there you can head into the Alps: Chamonix and Mont Blanc, Grenoble, and Lake Annecy with its turquoise water.

Luggage for your flight to France

On flights from Reus, your fare sets what luggage you can take. The simplest fare includes a personal item that fits under the seat in front, and from there you can add cabin or checked luggage.

For a weekend break, a backpack or cabin bag is usually enough. If your plan includes the Alps in winter with ski gear, or a bike, these come with their own conditions, so check them in advance. Check the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.