Ouigo Classique Brussels, Belgium - Paris, France & the new station of Mons Budget Rail Adventure

In this video, we'll take the Ouigo Classique, that's operating between Brussels and Paris from the railway station of Mons in Belgium to Paris. The Ouigo Classique is a low-cost train service operated by SNCB / NMBS & SNCF, connecting Brussels to Paris via Mons and Creil at affordable prices. Unlike high-speed Eurostar trains on the same route, Ouigo Classique runs on conventional rail lines, resulting in longer travel times. It offers a budget-friendly option with more basic amenities and simple seating arrangements, catering to travelers prioritizing cost over speed. However, the Ouigo trains on this route are a very much needed addition to the existing pretty often fully booked and over priced Eurostar trains. The train operates between Brussels and Paris, however we'll take this train from the railway station of Mons in Belgium, that just opened. Mons railway station is a major hub in the Walloon region. The station features modern architecture and serves as a connection point for local and some international routes. It’s conveniently located near the city center, making it accessible for tourists visiting Mons' historical and cultural attractions, such as the UNESCO-listed belfry. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ SOCIALS ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Instagram:   / trainviking   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/trainviking.... ▬▬▬▬▬▬ RELATED VIDEO'S ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Brussels - Marseille TGV inOui (Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid station review):    • Brussels, Belgium - Marseille (or Montpeli...   Eurostar (former Thalys) Paris - Netherlands:    • Thalys from Paris to Amsterdam via Brussel...   European Sleeper Prague - Berlin - Amsterdam - Brussels:    • European Sleeper Belgium, The Netherlands,...   Eurostar London - Brussels - Rotterdam - Amsterdam:    • London UK via Brussels, Belgium & Rotterda...   Paris - Nice TGV inOui:    • Paris to Nice via Marseille, Toulon & Cann...   Paris - Lyon Frecciarossa:    • Paris - Lyon on board of a domestic Frecci...   Paris, France - Munich, Germany:    • Paris to Germany with 320 km/h on the rout...   Paris, France - Berlin, Germany ICE:    • Paris, France to Berlin, Germany by ICE Hi...   ▬▬▬▬▬▬ MAP OF ALL TRIP REPORTS ▬▬▬▬▬▬ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?... ▬▬▬▬▬▬ BOOK TRAIN TICKETS & RAIL PASSES ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Trainline (affiliate link) https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101lS7w3 Trainline is great within serval European countries, you can also purchase several railpasses on the Trainline website. Please do note that especially local regional offers can be better deals, however for easy point to point tickets I personally really prefer Trainline. This link will only be published at the moment Trainline can be used for the video that you see and in most video's I also mention booking websites / tips. This is an affiliate link, this is to support the channel, however the main goal for this channel is to give you an honest advise. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ VIDEO CONTENT ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Route to Mons in Belgium 02:15 Mons, Belgium railway station (by Santiago Calatrava) 10:37 Like, comment & subscribe 11:00 Ouigo Classique train Brussels & Mons, Belgium - Paris, France (including tickets) 24:31 Views from the train 30:29 End of this trip report Trip report 242 SUBSCRIBE for more: https://www.youtube.com/trainviking?s...