On holiday near Nice, you have at your disposal a fast and original means of transport to reach the city and its legendary Promenade des Anglais, without worrying about traffic jams on the road and while enjoying the beauties of the hinterland. Sounds like a dream to you? You’re not wrong, but it’s reality. This means of transportation is the Train of Wonders.
It’s a wonderful route, a train like no other…
The Train des Merveilles connects Nice to Tende and crosses the superb landscapes of the Mediterranean coast and the Mercantour National Park. The railway line offers a difference in altitude of 1000 metres and gives you a unique view of the perched villages of the hinterland such as Peillon, among others. Inaugurated in 1928, the railway line, which stretches over a hundred kilometres, is a real feat. Built as part of the famous PLM (Paris-Lyon-Méditérannée) network from 1883, it is reputed to be one of the most beautiful in Europe. Along its route, you can visit the medieval fortified city of Tende, or the high-perched villages with undeniable charm, such as Fontan-Saorge and its Romanesque churches or Peillon, a perched jewel of the Côte d’Azur entirely listed for its exceptional architecture.
A safe and fast means of transport
This train, exceptional in many ways, which runs from May to September, allows you to know everything about the hinterland of Nice. Indeed, guide-lecturers are present on board the train and will give you free of charge all the details you need to know about the places and landscapes you are passing through. Moreover, the Train des Merveilles is an excellent way to avoid traffic jams on your way to Nice. Just think, for example, that when you board the train at Peillon, where the train passes through, you can reach Nice in just twenty minutes. With the Train des Merveilles, no more worries about traffic and the fear of losing a day’s holiday. With a fast means of transport, you can make the most of Nice and its beaches and, when you feel the urge to leave the hectic activity of the Baie des Anges, you can set off for the countryside and discover the rich flora of the hinterland. Vector of unique experience, jewel of the heritage, ideal to move easily and quickly in high season, the Train des Merveilles will not be long in seducing you.