Cité du train, Railway museum in Mulhouse, France.
The museum displays 151 pieces of railway equipment across expansive halls, making it one of the ten largest train museums worldwide.
The museum originated from industrialist Jean-Mathis Horrenberger's initiative in 1964, leading to its official opening at Mulhouse Nord steam depot in 1971.
The exhibition includes General de Gaulle's official state car and the Buddicon No. 33 Saint Peter, the oldest preserved locomotive in Europe.
Visitors can reach the museum via tram line 3 or tram-train to the Musées stop, with daily opening hours from 10:00 to 18:00.
The museum features a 420-meter Mini Express ride through the outdoor exhibition area and offers draisine driving experiences during summer months.
Location: Mulhouse
Inception: June 19, 1976
Official opening: June 12, 1971
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33389428333
Email: message@citedutrain.com
Website: http://citedutrain.com
GPS coordinates: 47.75000,7.29387
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
Alsace stretches between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, presenting historical monuments from various periods. The region contains medieval castles such as Haut-Koenigsbourg, military fortifications by Vauban, and Romanesque and Gothic churches. Old town centres display characteristic half-timbered houses, while museums like the Railway Museum in Mulhouse or the Automobile Museum showcase technical collections. Strasbourg features its historic quarter La Petite France with canals and half-timbered buildings, along with the cathedral and its astronomical clock. Colmar offers the Unterlinden Museum housing the Isenheim Altarpiece and preserved old town districts. The Alsace Wine Route connects villages such as Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Eguisheim, which have maintained their medieval structures. The Vosges mountains form the natural backdrop of the region with hiking trails and viewpoints. Fortifications like Fort de Mutzig reflect the military past. Religious buildings such as Murbach Abbey or the Church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul in Rosheim document Romanesque architecture. The region combines German and French heritage in its architecture, cuisine and culture.
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