Unusual: climb aboard Santa's steam train near Provins (77) in December 2025

Welcome to Longueville, the town where it's said that Santa's steam train makes a stop every Christmas. Get ready to climb aboard a historic period train that's sure to thrill young and old alike, from the SNCF station in Longueville, served by the Transilien line P (from Gare de l'Est).

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Tchou tchouuuuu! We're off on an unusual journey aboard a historic train (dating from 1910 to 1930), on the Longueville vintage train. Departure from Longueville station on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., for three-and-a-half hours of fun in the footsteps of Santa Claus. Locomotive enthusiasts - young and old alike - will learn all about the vintage locomotives and carriages preserved and maintained at Longueville station by the Musée du Train.

The train makes a round trip from Longueville to Romilly-sur-Seine and back, costing €40 per adult and €20 per child aged 6 to 11. Children under 6 pay nothing. Please note: reservations are required to board Santa's steam train, so be sure to get your tickets in advance! For a truly unusual outing this Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 2025, climb aboard Santa's steam train!