Yes TGVs are very popular and can sell out days in advance, especially those heading south and to Germany. If you’d like to travel this summer, I wouldn’t wait long before booking. Have a look at this page : https://travel.b-europe.com/Eurail-GE/en/booking-tgv#TravelWish
Seat reservations : there’s a 10€ limited fare and then it costs 20€ until the train is sold out. They reduce flexibility (by a lot) but at least you know that you’ve got a seat.
Most French trains are crowded honestly as they don’t run often…
Okay then they will most certainly be full but you should be able to get to your seat. Boarding is always a slow process though : people need to go upstairs, etc.
You’ve paid for a seat, you’ll get it, don’t worry :)
As the TGVs have mandatory reservations, there will be no travellers without reservations, unless something extraordinary has happened.Â