Musée vivant du chemin de fer
Railway museum run by the AJECTA association in the Longueville roundhouse, with 14 steam locomotives and around 100 other vehicles.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the wooden roundhouse of the Longueville depot, near Provins, built by the former Compagnie de l'Est. It received its first steam locomotives in 1911, and the last steam locomotive left the depot in 1966. The building has been restored.
AJECTA (Association de Jeunes pour l'Entretien et la Conservation des Trains d'Autrefois) was founded in 1968 by rolling stock enthusiasts. It aims to preserve France's railway heritage and also runs steam trains on the national rail network.
The collection includes 14 steam locomotives and nearly 100 other vehicles, which tell the story of French railways from the early 19th century to the 1950s. The oldest steam locomotive is a 040 from the Compagnie du Nord, built in 1866, later used in a sugar refinery until 1960.
The locomotives are arranged in a circle around the turntable in front of the roundhouse. Volunteers welcome visitors, hand out a small guide and answer questions about railway history and steam traction.
Highlights
- Compagnie de l'Est wooden roundhouse
- 14 steam locomotives and around 100 other vehicles
- Nord 040 locomotive built in 1866
- Turntable with locomotives arranged in a circle
- Restoration project for the 241 P 30
- Operated by
- AJECTA (association)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 3 · Free for children under 4, €3 for children aged 4 to 12. |
| Guided tour by appointment (per person) | €9Booking at least two months in advance |
With a ticket from the Musée de la Vie d'Autrefois in Les Ormes en Voulzie that is less than six months old, admission is free for under-12s and costs €3 from age 12. Conversely, an AJECTA ticket entitles you to a reduced rate at this museum. Payment in cash, by check or by bank card.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Train from Paris-Est (line P) to Longueville, about 1 hour's journey. From September 26 to November 1, 2026, works will interrupt train services between Paris-Est and Longueville at weekends, with replacement buses.
The museum is at the Longueville locomotive depot, 7 km from Provins. By car: A5, exit 17 Forges (26 km), then towards Provins via the D210 and D403. A long-distance footpath passes under the Longueville viaduct, a few hundred meters from the roundhouse.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
A shop sells books, postcards and railway souvenirs.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | An audio guide is available on smartphone via the Guideius app; it is advisable to download it before your visit, as mobile coverage on the site is sometimes weak. A small paper guide is handed out at reception. Guided tours by appointment are possible all year round, including outside opening days. |
