Vendée Railway

The Vendée Railway is a tourist train that runs on a former railway line between Mortagne-sur-Sèvre and Les Herbiers , in Vendée. It offers visitors an immersion in the atmosphere of 19th-century train travel, including an iconic steam locomotive.

History and characteristics

• This railway was inaugurated at the end of the 19th century to link several Vendée towns, thus facilitating the transport of goods and passengers.
• The line ceased its commercial operation in the 1970s, but thanks to the "Chemin de Fer de la Vendée" association, it was rehabilitated for tourism.
• The journey is approximately 22 km , between Mortagne-sur-Sèvre and Les Herbiers.

A unique experience

• Visitors can ride on historic carriages pulled by a vintage steam locomotive or diesel train.
• The journey crosses magnificent bocage landscapes , with panoramic views of the Sèvre Nantaise valley and impressive railway works of art, such as the Barbin viaduct .
• Themed trips are sometimes organized, such as dinners on board the train or historical activities.