Tourist Train for Heritage Days
The SFAPA offers the tourist train for Heritage Days, a cultural and accessible animation ideal for welcoming the general public during this national event. Every year, the European Heritage Days attract millions of visitors across France, and the tourist train is an original and convivial way to showcase your site.
Whether your site is a listed monument, a castle, a museum, an abbey or an archaeological site, the SFAPA tourist train adapts to your layout and programme. It transports visitors through open spaces, gardens, inner courtyards and the surroundings of the site, while offering an enriching cultural commentary.
SFAPA has been supporting heritage sites during Heritage Days for many years, with turnkey solutions: vehicle provision, qualified driver, commentary in French and English, and coordination with your teams.
Whether your site is a listed monument, a castle, a museum, an abbey or an archaeological site, the SFAPA tourist train adapts to your layout and programme. It transports visitors through open spaces, gardens, inner courtyards and the surroundings of the site, while offering an enriching cultural commentary.
SFAPA has been supporting heritage sites during Heritage Days for many years, with turnkey solutions: vehicle provision, qualified driver, commentary in French and English, and coordination with your teams.
By the SFAPA team
Why choose the tourist train for your Heritage Days?
Turnkey Animation
SFAPA takes care of the vehicle, the driver and the commentary. You focus on your cultural programme.
Welcoming the General Public
The tourist train makes your site accessible to all: families, seniors, people with reduced mobility, and visitors unaccustomed to long walks.
Site Enhancement
Offer a guided tour that highlights the history, architecture and stories of your heritage for a memorable experience.
Bilingual Commentary
Our drivers provide cultural commentary in French and English, welcoming both French and international visitors in the best conditions.
Comfort Shuttle
In addition to guided tours, the tourist train can operate as a shuttle between the car park and the site entrance to streamline visitor flow.
Respect for the Site
Our electric and silent tourist trains respect the tranquillity of monuments and the environment of protected natural sites.
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Our Tourist Little Train Services
The service is provided by elegant little trains at Ile de France exhibition parks such as Le Bourget, Porte de Versailles, Paris Nord Villepinte, Parc Floral de Paris, and many others. SFAPA also provides shuttles connecting the entrance of a site to the city center, train stations, and parking areas.
Discover the imperial city of Fontainebleau aboard our little train for an unforgettable historical tour.
SFAPA offers various circuits within major cities throughout France, seaside resorts, ski resorts (summer and winter), historical cities, and zoos or amusement parks. In such services, little trains become an essential tourist attraction for the site, thanks to friendly and relaxing tours.
The service is provided by elegant little trains at Ile de France exhibition parks such as Le Bourget, Porte de Versailles, Paris Nord Villepinte, Parc Floral de Paris, and many others. SFAPA also provides shuttles connecting the entrance of a site to the city center, train stations, and parking areas.
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How do I book the tourist train for Heritage Days?
We recommend contacting SFAPA several months in advance, as Heritage Days is a very busy period. Together we will establish the route, timetable and terms of service best suited to your site.
Can the tourist train operate on a listed historical monument site?
Yes, our silent electric tourist trains are suitable for listed sites. We comply with the specific requirements of historical monuments and work in coordination with the Architects of Historic Buildings (Architectes des Bâtiments de France) where necessary.
Can the tourist train be combined with other animations during Heritage Days?
Absolutely. The tourist train works very well alongside guided walking tours, performances or craft demonstrations. It can also serve as a shuttle between the car park and the site entrance to streamline visitor flow.
Is the tourist train suitable for visitors with reduced mobility?
Yes, the tourist train is particularly appreciated during Heritage Days as it allows all visitors to discover the site, including elderly visitors, families with pushchairs and people with reduced mobility.
Do you offer commentary in foreign languages for international visitors?
Yes, we offer audio commentary in French, English and other languages on request. This is ideal for sites welcoming international visitors during the European Heritage Days.
The tourist train for Heritage Days is a cultural and tourist animation offered by SFAPA to showcase monuments, castles, abbeys and historical sites during the European Heritage Days. Accessible, silent and convivial, the tourist train enhances the welcome experience for your visitors.
SFAPA operates silent electric tourist trains, approved in accordance with the decree of 22 January 2015 and subject to annual inspection. Our vehicles are particularly suited to protected natural areas and sites listed as historical monuments.
We design personalised routes that highlight the points of interest on your site, with cultural commentary in French and English. SFAPA is your partner for an accessible and memorable animation during Heritage Days.
Contact SFAPA now to book your tourist train for Heritage Days and ensure the success of your event.
SFAPA operates silent electric tourist trains, approved in accordance with the decree of 22 January 2015 and subject to annual inspection. Our vehicles are particularly suited to protected natural areas and sites listed as historical monuments.
We design personalised routes that highlight the points of interest on your site, with cultural commentary in French and English. SFAPA is your partner for an accessible and memorable animation during Heritage Days.
Contact SFAPA now to book your tourist train for Heritage Days and ensure the success of your event.