Train à Vapeur des Cévennes, Tourist railway in Anduze, France
The Train à Vapeur des Cévennes is a heritage steam train that travels a route of about 13 kilometers between Anduze and Saint-Jean-du-Gard through the Gardon valley. The journey passes through mountain scenery and crosses a metal viaduct while stopping at stations near botanical gardens along the way.
The railway line was built in 1909 to connect the mountain villages with the outside world and served local communities for many decades. Passenger service stopped in 1971, but later the line was revived with restored steam locomotives for heritage tourism.
The train represents how this mountain region once relied on rail connections to reach the outside world, and visitors can observe the role these journeys played in local life. The stations along the route show how communities were organized around these transportation links.
The train operates regularly throughout the year with journeys taking about two to three hours for the full route. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared for an authentic experience in older cars with basic amenities.
The route crosses a striking metal viaduct that spans roughly 100 meters above the valley, offering passengers a memorable moment of height and engineering. This bridge stands out as one of the most notable features of the journey that travelers often talk about afterward.
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