train-pignes

This steam train in Nice is one of the most beautiful in France

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Get on board a steam train and let yourself be rocked by the landscapes passing by, as if you were in an old movie or the character of your favorite novel. No need to close your eyes and imagine a fictional scenario. In Nice, a steam train is still in operation and welcomes passengers to take them on a timeless getaway. Pack your bags, we're taking you on a journey! 

The Train des Pignes, one of the most beautiful steam trains in France

Turn off your phones and disconnect from everyday life. Here you are in the heart of an adventure that guarantees total change of scenery, between Puget-Théniers in the County of Nice and Le Fugeret in Haute-Provence, passing by Entrevaux and Annot. Through a 1h20 journey, the Train des Pignes takes you on a historical escapade between mountains and forests. This line, created in 1861, has been managed by volunteers from the Groupe d'étude pour les chemins de fer de Provence (GECP) since 1980.

New in 2024: hop on board the mythical and historic railcar of the Train des Pignes line! Affectionately nicknamed "la Micheline", railcar ZZ 6 is back in service and awaits you for special rides!

Pine Train
Accessible on Sundays from May to November
Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays in July and August
Price: starting at 18 euros
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