All railway museums to visit in France

Make a historic journey through railway history at 7 museums in France dedicated to trains and railroads. These museums celebrate the development and impact of rail transport.

Are you a train enthusiast? Here are the best railway museums in France:

  1. Musée d'Orsay1

    Musée d'Orsay

     Paris
    Originally a railway station, this Beaux-Arts building now houses Musée d'Orsay, one of the largest art museums in Europe. The Musée d'Orsay in Paris is an art museum that covers the history of Western art between 1848 and 1914, with a strong emphasis on 19th-century French art. The museum has a ren
  2. Railway Museum2

    Railway Museum

     Mulhouse
    The Cité du Train, situated in Mulhouse, France, is recognized as one of the ten largest railway museums globally. This museum is a testament to the rich history and evolution of railway technology, making it a significant destination for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
  3. Ancienne Gare de Pierrefonds3

    Ancienne Gare de Pierrefonds

     Pierrefonds
    The Pierrefonds station, a disused French railway station, is located in the municipality of Pierrefonds in the Oise department in the Hauts-de-France region. The station was opened in 1884 and was in service until February 25, 1940. Despite its closure, the station remains a significant historical site.
  4. Living Museum of Railway4

    Living Museum of Railway

     Longueville
    The Living Museum of Railway is a unique destination for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Managed by the Association of Young People for the Maintenance and Conservation of Old Trains (AJECTA), the museum is situated in the old locomotive depot of Longueville, near the SNCF station. This location is in the Seine et Marne department, in the Île-de-France region, making it easily accessible for visitors from Paris and the surrounding areas.
  5. Tiny Train of the Upper Somme5

    Tiny Train of the Upper Somme

     La Neuville-lès-Bray
    The Froissy–Dompierre narrow-gauge railway, also known as P'tit Train de la Haute Somme, is a 7 km long railway with a gauge of 600 mm. It runs from Froissy, a district of La Neuville-lès-Bray, to Dompierre-Becquincourt, passing through Cappy in the Somme department in France. This railway offers a unique experience of travelling through the beautiful landscapes of the region.
  6. Train Museum6

    Train Museum

     Rosny-sous-Bois
    The Rosny-Rail is a railway museum situated at the Rosny-sous-Bois station in Seine-Saint-Denis. The museum offers a comprehensive exploration of various themes related to the history of railways, including tracks, signaling, rolling stock, and more. It provides a thematic and chronological breakdown of significant railway functions from the late 19th century to the present day.
  7. Musée des tramways à vapeur et des chemins de fer secondaires français7

    Musée des tramways à vapeur et des chemins de fer secondaires français

     Crèvecœur-le-Grand
    The Musée des tramways à vapeur et des chemins de fer secondaires français (MTVS) is situated next to the Valmondois railway station in the quaint town of Butry-sur-Oise, in the Val-d'Oise department, approximately 30 kilometres north of Paris. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the French capital.