Tourist Train Rentals Across France
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SFAPA
SFAPA has been the French leader in tourist train rentals since 1981. Based in France, our company supports local authorities, tourist offices, event organizers, and businesses in their projects for fun and original transportation.We offer:
- 20 modern and comfortable tourist trains — the largest fleet in France
- Tailor-made services for weddings, trade fairs, corporate events, and tourist circuits
- Nationwide coverage with transport and logistics included
- Custom advertising solutions on the trains (wrapping, signage, audio announcements)
Our expertise:
With over 40 years of experience, SFAPA participates in more than 15 trade shows per year and transports thousands of passengers annually. Each small train can accommodate up to 60 passengers in the highest comfort and safety.
All our new trains are manufactured by Prat Trains, France’s number one supplier, ensuring reliability, safety, and quality in all our services.
References and prestigious sites:
- SIAE — Paris Air Show
- Château de Fontainebleau — on-site tourist tours
- Château de Chantilly — seasonal on-site operation
Whether to enliven a city center, boost a tourist site, create an attraction during a cultural event, or offer an original guided tour, SFAPA is your ideal partner. Trust the French specialist in tourist trains for your events and tours.
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Château de Fontainebleau
Salon International de l’Aéronautique
Basilique de Lisieux
Château de Chantilly
Tourist Circuits and Guided Tours
Showcase your local heritage with our tourist trains. Ideal for tourist offices and local authorities, each circuit offers visitors a fun, accessible, and unforgettable experience.
Shuttle Service for Trade Shows, Festivals, Sporting Events
Ensure smooth mobility for your visitors during large events and trade shows. Our small trains serve as stylish, reliable, and eco-friendly shuttles — the perfect logistical solution for high-traffic sites.
Activities, Weddings, and Local Festivals
Create a unique moment for your guests with a small train decorated in your colors. Weddings, festivals, Christmas markets, or flea markets: our trains bring friendliness, safety, and originality to all your events.
Open Days, Heritage Days
Simplify circulation at your industrial or event sites. Our small trains ensure smooth, secure, and enjoyable transport between parking lots, booths, and exhibition areas during your open days or internal trade shows.
Advertising and Mobile Communication
Boost your visibility with a mobile and impactful advertising platform. SFAPA tourist trains provide continuous exposure to thousands of passersby — a unique medium to showcase your brand on the ground.
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Our Tourist Train Fleet
Performance
Discover our fleet of 20 locomotives powered by gasoline, diesel, or electricity. With the ability to climb slopes up to 15%, our locomotives are ideal for uneven terrain. Choose the locomotive that best suits your needs and enjoy a smooth and comfortable tourist train experience.
Assistance
With the largest fleet of tourist trains in France, we’re ready to step in if a breakdown occurs. We can provide a backup train to ensure your service continues uninterrupted. Contact us to learn more about our emergency assistance options.
Flexibility
Offer your passengers a comfortable journey with our sets of wagons matching our locomotives. Available from 1 to 3 wagons, they can be configured with canopies or windows for optimal weather protection. Contact us to create the perfect configuration for your tourist train.
Train Transport
Our tourist trains are transported on our trucks throughout France. We optimize logistics between each service. For nearby operations, we choose direct 'road transport' without trucks. We also minimize empty returns to reduce our carbon footprint.
Colors
Tourist trains available in 4 distinct color schemes — Discover our elegant range: blue and white, white and gold, red and green, and white. Each color brings a unique atmosphere to your tourist train experience.
Options
Enhance your passengers’ comfort with wagons equipped with stroller doors and advertising panels. With high-quality internal and external sound systems, every journey will be enjoyable and memorable. Contact us to learn more about the available customization options for your tourist trains.
Accessibility Wagons (PRM)
We understand the importance of providing safe and comfortable transportation for all passengers, including those with reduced mobility. Our fleet features spacious, comfortable seating and access ramps to ease boarding and disembarking. Our drivers are trained to provide courteous and attentive assistance throughout the journey.
CSR Commitment
Our vehicles can operate in Low Emission Zones (ZFE). Some of our units comply with the latest emission standards, and for older ones, we are testing biofuel (Oléo 100 made from 100% French rapeseed). We also implement efficient fleet management practices to minimize environmental impact, including regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Professionals
Are you organizing a corporate event, trade show, municipal festival, or tourist circuit? Discover our FAQ dedicated to professionals and local authorities to better understand our tourist train rental service, our fleet, customization options, pricing, and booking procedures.