either by train (TGV) or by l'autoroute du Soleil via Lyon
485.14 kilometres (301.45 miles)
six hours
You may find the answer on the french site for french trains (english version) : http://www.tgv.com/EN/plan-du-site_BD.html
301.45 miles (485.14 kilometres)
No. It was named after the Latin name of the local tribe, the Parisii.