Unusual: board a vintage train on the Chanteraines park railroad (92)

This is one of the most original walks to be enjoyed in the Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne area: head for the Parc des Chanteraines, accessible by RER C (Gennevilliers station) to discover this large green space perfect for a stroll along the Seine, around the Lac des Tilliers, to observe the various species of birds... And enjoy the large lawns to rest, read and play. And take advantage of the large lawns to relax, read or play! At the heart of this immense 87-hectare park lies the Chanteraines railroad, which winds its way through the entire park... Aboard a vintage train!

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With its 5.5 kilometer circuit, you'll have the chance to discover the Parc des Chanteraines from another angle, and enjoy this long ride aboard the Chanteraines train, the only steam train from which you can see the Eiffel Tower! The tour starts at the railway station, level with the Pont d'Epinay, crosses the Espace des Fiancés, skirts theEtang des Hautes-Bornes and ends its journey not far from the Gennevilliers RER station. In total, the entire journey from the "Les Vallons" stop to the "les Tilliers" stop takes over an hour (trains travel at around ten kilometers an hour), but it's totally possible to get off at any of the stations to discover the park at your leisure, especially as your ticket is valid all day!

Parc des Chanteraines, the huge green space in Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne (92)
Created in 1975, the Parc des Chanteraines offers an exotic setting, perfect for a jog, a stroll or a day out with the kids. Located in the towns of Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne, come and discover this great park! [Read more]

Since 1983, theAssociation du Chemin de fer des Chanteraines and its enthusiastic volunteers (trained to operate these trains) have been responsible for operating and maintaining the line. Trains run from March to October, three times a week, every Wednesday and weekend: visit the official Chemin de fer des Chanteraines website to find out when you can go! Tickets cost €5.40 per adult and €3.30 per child aged 3 to 12, although children under 3 ride free of charge. Family passes are also available (€15.30 for two adults and two paying children). This is your chance to ride in one of the carriages pulled by the Chemin de Fer's steam, diesel or electric locomotives: in fact, each of these railway machines has its own history, and some of them even took part in the First World War!

Why not discover the Parc des Chanteraines on board a vintage train this Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday?

Please note: ongoing work on the Chanteraines railroad means that the stations from Ferme aux Mariniers cannot be served. To compensate for the inconvenience, the Association du chemin de fer des Chanteraines is offering a single reduced fare of €3.30 for all.