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Train à Vapeur des Cévennes
Location: The main terminus is in Anduze, 12km S West of
Alès via the D910. Head for the town centre and take the D907 for St Jean-du-Gard.
The station is on the right on the far side of the village centre.
General Info: Trains run
from 1st April-1st Nov. For train times, refer to the
official website or contact any tourist information centre.
There is a free car park adjacent to the station in Anduze.
Prices €12 adult return, €7 child return
aged 4-12 years.
Description: This is a lovely 13km train ride along the Gardons
valley to St
Jean-du-Gard. You get some fantastic views of the river valley
and the Cévennes scenery.
Our recommendations: Check the times of the
steam services - the atmosphere is much better. Try to get
an early train as there is an interesting stop at
La Bambouseraie de Prafrance en route where you wander amongst the
fascinating bamboos. You could also plan to spend some time in St Jean-du-Gard, a pleasant village further up stream - you may like to consider
taking a picnic with you.
For the children: Try to get
in one of the partially open carriages - much more fun as you get better
views and have the fun of the steam blowing through your hair!
Be aware though, the train gets busy so you need to be there early to
get the best carriages!
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Our favourite attractions
in Provence:
-
Fort de Buoux
- Haribo Museum
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Lavender Museum
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Le Train à Vapeur des
Cévennes
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Les Baux
de Provence
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Roussillon Ochre Quarries
-
Zoo de la Barben
-
Provence Caves
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Canoeing in Provence
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Roman Attractions
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The Camargue
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Mountains/Viewpoints |
