From France 24.
Great news for train lovers – a faster train connection between Barcelona and Paris has just opened. Fast is kinda relative; not so much cutting off tons of time (only 20 minutes faster than previously) as eliminating a change of trains. By 2017, this connection is expected to shrink by another hour when another section of high-speed track is completed in the south of France.
I can’t wait!
SuzanneTheTravelMagpie 
I am excited about this news! I’ve lived in France and other neighboring countries but have yet to visit Spain. I can’t wait either. I can do 2 trips in one for my next visit to Europe 😀 Thanks for sharing.
I’ve been to Barcelona twice and it’s one of my favorite cities in Europe. Bon Voyage!!
I’ve never made it to Barcelona, but I’ve been to Madrid a couple of times. It’s a great place. The Basque region in the north is very good too. 🙂
Basque country is on my shortlist for next destinations. Thanks for the tip!