Rotonde ferroviaire de la Vallée du Loir
Railway roundhouse dating from 1891 and its swing bridge
Unique in the West of France, this structure and its components are a rare testimony to railway activity in the 19th and 20th centuries.The site comprises a 2,500 m² building and a 24 m swing bridge on a 10,000 m² site.
19 machines and wagons are stored on the inner and outer tracks.
Numerous objects and equipment are on display. In 2018, the site was chosen by the BERN mission to be promoted as one of France's 18 emblematic sites.
A major restoration operation is underway. By the end of 2021, work to completely repair all the roofs will have been completed.
The RFVL association owns the site and the volunteers are very committed to restoring and running it.
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Practical information
Opening times
from 01/10/2025 to 31/12/2025
Wednesday
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Opening days: Autres jours et horaires sur rendez-vous
from 20/12/2025 to 31/12/2025
Sunday
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Opening days: Ouvert tous les jours pendant les vacances scolaires de la zone B
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Open all year round
Site theme
Railway heritage
Industrial site
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
19th century
Access to the free site
Yes
Location
Spoken language
French
Services
Shop
Further information
Groups accepted Up to 100 persons
Pets allowed (chiens en laisse)
Visible point of interest without tour
Rates and payment methods
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
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