Tacot des Lacs
Heritage tourist train and open-air museum near Fontainebleau, with historic industrial and military locomotives and wagons.
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About the museum
The Tacot des Lacs is run by the Association du Tacot des Sables de Bourron. Enthusiasts came together to revive a small railway that once carried sand between forests, lakes and villages before it stopped running.
The association restores and operates wagons and locomotives on a former sand-quarry line, in the middle of the forest and the ponds of the Clarette. The collection includes small regional industrial trains and military trains from the First World War, some of which are listed as Monuments historiques.
Guided tours are led by volunteers. The site presents itself as an open-air museum and invites visitors on a train ride, with a visit to the depot for groups.
Highlights
- A ride on a small train through forest and ponds
- Historic regional industrial trains
- Military trains from the First World War, some listed as Monuments historiques
- Guided tours by volunteers
- Special Halloween and Christmas trains
Permanent exhibition
- Collection de trains industriels et militaires – Small regional industrial trains and military trains from the First World War, some of which are listed as Monuments historiques.
- Founded
- 1982
- Operated by
- Association du Tacot des Sables de Bourron (A.T.S.B.)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €14 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | €8free up to age 2 · Fare for children aged 3 to 11; free for children under 3. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €12 per personFare per person aged 12 and over for a group of 20 people or more; €7 for children aged 3 to 11. Schools and leisure centres receive one free accompanying adult for every 8 children. |
Advance booking is recommended; payment by bank card is accepted. Online booking is made via the train timetable calendar on the website.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
Child fare from age 3, Easter egg hunt on the trains at Easter and the Halloween train by reservation. Birthday parties can be organised in the spaces rented by the association.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bourron-Marlotte-Grez
RER R from Gare de Lyon towards Montargis, stop Bourron-Marlotte-Grez; the association advises contacting it before the trip to arrange the rest of the journey.
By car
Parking available
Large car park along the ponds of the Clarette, on the access road; private car park for group coaches.
By car from Paris: A6, exit Fontainebleau, then D607 towards Nemours and RD40D towards Grez-sur-Loing / Moncourt-Fromonville. After the large car park near the ponds, turn left onto the Chemin des Chapelottes; the entrance is beyond the level crossing sign with the small rails.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
The “Clandé” and “La Guinguette” spaces can be rented on request for birthdays, weddings, workshops or company events.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours led by volunteers. For groups, the ride and the visit to the depot last about 1 h 30 min; breakfasts and afternoon snacks are available on request. |
