Aging Gracefully? AVE 100 from Lyon to Barcelona

🚄 Join me on an exciting journey from Lyon-Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants aboard RENFE’s AVE Class 100, Spain’s very first high-speed train! With over 30 years of service, can this classic still deliver a top-tier travel experience at 300 km/h? Let’s find out!

Along the way, we’ll explore Lyon-Part Dieu station, check out the train’s elegant interiors, and take in the stunning landscapes of Southern France. Plus, we’ll dive into the history of the Class 100, pass through another of the Class, and experience smooth high-speed rail travel across two countries.

🚉 Stops along the way: Nîmes, Montpellier, Perpignan and Figueres-Vilafant!

⚡ Onboard features: First-class comfort, Second-class style, the PlayRenfe entertainment system, and classic cafeteria vibes.

🌄 Scenic highlights: The Étangs of Southern France, the Pyrenees tunnel, and a breathtaking scenery.

If you love trains, travel, railway technology and history, this video is for you! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help grow the channel! 🚆✨

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Filmed in February 2025

Available in 4K

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📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Intro
00:32 – Lyon – Part Dieu
01:40 – AVE 100, a Brief History
03:21 – Departure and Trip Map
04:00 – High-Speed Line Junction
04:20 – 1st Class and Cafeteria
06:02 – Nimes
07:20 – Montpellier – Saint Roch
08:52 – Etangs, non-stop stations and scenery
10:33 – Perpignan. Another AVE, some TERs and the station
13:20 – International tunnel and 2nd Class
13:56 – Figueres – Vilafant
15:05 – Barcelona-Sants, last look at the train and my thoughts