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Travelling by train: a testimonial from comedian and youtuber Swann Périssé

Written by Sophie Renassia

Published on October 22, 2023, modified on September 3, 2026

Are you looking for practical tips, real-life experiences, and a healthy dose of inspiration for your next train trip? Get comfortable and put on your headphones: boarding is now open for “Want a hit?”, the podcast that'll get you hooked on trains !

An Artist's Life on Track

In this episode, we welcome Swann Périssé, a talented comedian, producer, and YouTuber, inside the legendary clock tower at the Gare de Lyon. "For me, taking the train just once a week makes for a very, very peaceful week..." If you knew this young woman for her witty remarks, her activism, and her project Green at Home or yet another one of his excellent shows THERE ARE NO MORE SEASONS, Did you know she was also a train enthusiast?

In an interview with Louanne (who is also her best friend), she shares her passion for movement, her most memorable journeys, the incredible adventures that have shaped her nomadic lifestyle, and some very welcome tips!

What's in store for this episode

• Her train essentials, from water bottles to phone chargers, including eye masks and "sleeping bags"...
• His unforgettable experience on the Paris-Nice overnight train in first class.
• His Early Days in the Railroad Industry, and how she went from traveling by RV to taking regular train trips across France and Europe!
• Her favorite routes, of the line Paris-Montpellier which she knows by heart from her adventures Barcelona-Madrid or even his Paris to Copenhagen by Bike ...which she wrapped up with a train ride back!
• His Most Recent Trips - between Santiago de Compostela and Porto - and his upcoming trips!
• His plans for a 100% train tour for his upcoming shows: "I'll do everything I can to avoid flying, and I find that the train is a pretty creative place to write!"
• Why she prefers "well past the train" "than the airplane as an artist."
• His little mishaps on the train, From botched departures to trips with a bike that wasn't disassembled properly.
• His Dream Train Trips and its little railway pleasures (from the scenery to the bar cars)...
• And there are other hidden gems—click right here to discover them 👇

" On tour, the train is where I create. "I sit down, take out my notebook, and write—it's a place that sparks inspiration!"

" The Paris-Nice overnight train was incredible. "First class, breakfast and everything. It was a magical adventure!"

After this journey through Swann’s memories, we realize that the train is much more than just an eco-friendly mode of transportation. It’s also a place for reflection, meeting people, sharing experiences, and having adventures!

To make sure you don't miss a single episode and get plenty of inspiration from our guests, feel free to Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms. Thanks to our partner SNCF Connect, the leading app for trains and sustainable transportation, helping more than 15 million users plan their trips in France and Europe.

Written by Sophie Renassia

Issue du monde de la communication et des médias, Sophie est Responsable éditoriale chez HOURRAIL ! depuis août 2024. Elle est notamment derrière le contenu éditorial du site ainsi que La Locomissive (de l'inspiration voyage bas carbone et des bons plans, un jeudi sur deux, gratuitement dans ta boîte mail !).

Convaincue que les changements d’habitude passent par la transformation de nos imaginaires, elle s’attache à montrer qu’il est possible de voyager autrement, de manière plus consciente, plus lente et plus joyeuse. Son objectif : rendre le slow travel accessible à toutes et tous, à travers des astuces, des décryptages et surtout, de nouveaux récits.

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