Train historique de la Bourgogne

On Saturday 3 October 2026, board the APMFS special train in Dijon, hauled by a historic CC 6500-type electric locomotive from the 1970s, to travel to Les Laumes-Alésia and enjoy a full day in the heart of one of the most significant sites in French history. Just a ten-minute walk from the station, the MuséoParc Alésia immerses you in the world of the Gauls and the Romans and brings to life the famous Battle of Alesia, which pitted the armies of Julius Caesar against those of Vercingetorix. A museum, interactive displays, archaeological finds and reconstructions of fortifications offer a deeper understanding of the conquest of Gaul and this major episode in our history. More information here: https://alesia.com/ You can continue your exploration at the site of the remains of the Gallo-Roman town of Alésia, where monuments, a theatre and public spaces allow you to picture the ancient city. The monumental statue of Vercingetorix, standing on the hilltop, completes this immersion in Gallic history and Roman civilisation. The train allows you to set off from Dijon at 10.49 am, spend several hours there enjoying Alésia and its surroundings, and then return to Dijon at 6.46 pm – all without a car. Cycle tourists are also welcome. Bicycles can be taken on board the train free of charge, subject to booking. From Les Laumes-Alésia, the Canal de Bourgogne offers a particularly pleasant route along the water’s edge. It is also possible to cycle to the Château de Bussy-Rabutin, various villages and heritage sites, or even the area around Flavigny-sur-Ozerain. 2nd class • Adult: €6 per journey, or €12 return • Child: €3 per journey, or €6 return