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.
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.
5 possible departures
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.
An express visit
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
In the carriages, you will find the Napoléon Express gazette which you can read at your leisure during the journey or afterwards!