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These historic trains are back in service to various destinations from Paris

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Forget about the TGVs and crowded morning trains: in 2025, we travel in style! For those nostalgic for the old-fashioned train experience, here are five journeys from Paris that evoke the scent of steam, velvet seats, and adventure. Grab your tickets!

You dream of an escape across France, but there's no way you're traveling on a regular train? Good news: the historic trains are back in action thanks to the Matériel Ferroviaire Patrimoine National (MFPN) association, which is restoring old train cars from the 1970s. After a successful expansion of activities last year, the railway adventure continues in 2025 with a new series of trips that promise to delight rail heritage enthusiasts!

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Reims, Dijon, Le Havre… 

After stopping in Deauville, Troyes, and Reims in 2024, the MFPN association is back in the first half of the year with a variety of destinations, blending coastal charm and vibrant cities. The adventure kicks off on Saturday, April 12, heading towards Le Tréport – Mers, followed by a delightful getaway to Reims on May 3. On Saturday, May 24, we’re off to Trouville – Deauville, and then for a new treat: Dijon on June 14. Finally, the season will wrap up beautifully with a trip to Le Havre on July 5.


Attracting new travelers 

So, do historic trains really compete with major lines? Let’s not get too carried away: for attractiveness, the year 2024 is considered "fair" by the association. Nevertheless, historic trains have gathered 1,195 travelers, a significant increase compared to the previous year.

to double this number, with a goal set at around 2,000 passengers.

To meet this growing demand, the second half of the year should also feature a bunch of enticing destinations. In the meantime, tickets are already available on the association's website for the first five destinations of the year. To make these journeys accessible to as many people as possible, the prices have been adjusted: you'll need to budget 42 euros for an adult and 21 euros for a child, with special offers for families. It's definitely an invitation to hop on board these exceptional trains for a retro getaway at a sweet price!