Enjoy a trip on the famous Napoleon Express train!

The Napoléon Express in summer

Every Wednesday and Sunday between July and September, board the Napoleon Express and discover spectacular views of the territory.

Travel aboard the Napoléon Express Pontivy-Auray July 2024

Amazement guaranteed

You dream of admiring the Morbihan landscapes in the heart of Brittany, ancient Pontivy “Napoleonville”, the Blavet valley or even the Camors forest and you want to travel aboard old railcars from the 50s and 60s? This is possible again with the Napoléon Express! THE Napoleon Express is operated by Chemins de Fer du Center Bretagne (CFCB) over a distance of 35 km.

Anthony Querleau

An unusual train

The red and yellow car is called the Picasso in reference to the artist's Cubist period. The shape you see coming out of the car is the driver's cabin.

5 possible departures

Philippe Lagathu

5 stops exist

New 2024 : 4 Pontivy-Auray departures are provided between July and August

Departing from Pontivy

Enter the hall of Pontivy station, look up and discover the inscription “Napoleonville” which is still there. Take a trip to the station, passing by the counter which houses the shop with products derived from the Napoléon express.

Yohann Hamonic
An express visit
Yohann Hamonic

Are you taking the train on Wednesday and are you interested in a 30-minute guided tour? We thought of you with the visit of express napoleonic district which is based on train timetables.

A city discovery

Cross and travel over 1000 years of history in the city by strolling through the medieval quarter and Napoleonic district. You will discover the Pontivy castle, half-timbered houses, the old Napoleonic station, the imperial church and many other places!

Documentation

Pontivy Community Tourist Office

In the carriages, you will find the Napoléon Express gazette which you can read at your leisure during the journey or afterwards!

To book your train ticket online: CFCB

To reserve by telephone or at the tourist office reception:

Farm. Opens tomorrow at 09:30 p.m.
Duchess Anne barge 2 Niémen quay
56300 Pontivy
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