Good news for young travelers: the DiscoverEU program is reopening its applications. Starting this Wednesday April 8 at 12:00, French citizens born between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008 can apply via the European Youth Portal.
At stake: an Interrail Pass allowing free train travel across Europe for 30 days.
Winners will be able to use this travel entitlement between July 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027.
In total, 5,000 French youngsters will be drawn to benefit from this scheme, funded by the European Commission and operated in France by the Agence du Service Civique.
At stake: an Interrail Pass allowing free train travel across Europe for 30 days.
Winners will be able to use this travel entitlement between July 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027.
In total, 5,000 French youngsters will be drawn to benefit from this scheme, funded by the European Commission and operated in France by the Agence du Service Civique.
A program to encourage youth mobility
Launched within the Erasmus+ framework, DiscoverEU aims to strengthen the sense of European belonging among young people, while making travel more accessible.
In addition to transport, beneficiaries receive a European Youth Card granting access to numerous discounts: cultural activities, local transport, accommodations, and meals.
Applicants must complete an online quiz and may travel alone or in a group, selecting up to four friends.
For Nadia Bellaoui, president of the Agence du Service Civique, the objective is clear: “to enable young people, regardless of their background, to travel freely and for free for a month“.
A goal shared by the beneficiaries. Illyana, 19, who left in 2025, recalls it as a formative experience: traveling alone allowed her to unwind, learn to improvise, and meet numerous people.
In addition to transport, beneficiaries receive a European Youth Card granting access to numerous discounts: cultural activities, local transport, accommodations, and meals.
Applicants must complete an online quiz and may travel alone or in a group, selecting up to four friends.
For Nadia Bellaoui, president of the Agence du Service Civique, the objective is clear: “to enable young people, regardless of their background, to travel freely and for free for a month“.
A goal shared by the beneficiaries. Illyana, 19, who left in 2025, recalls it as a formative experience: traveling alone allowed her to unwind, learn to improvise, and meet numerous people.
Applications open until April 22
Applications are open until 22 April 2026 at 12:00 (Brussels time). Interested youths should visit the European Youth Portal to submit their application.
Published by Amelia Brille TourMaG.com Editor See all articles by Amelia Brille
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