Train des Mouettes
About Us
The Train des Mouettes offers an authentic experience, to be enjoyed with family or friends.
A journey through time along the Seudre estuary on a railway line opened in 1876 and formerly dedicated to the transport of oysters. With the privilege of being towed by one of its two steam locomotives, dated 1912 and 1891, the oldest in working order in France, listed as a historical monument!
On board carriages from the beginning of the 20th century, between Saujon and La Tremblade via Chaillevette and Mornac-sur-Seudre, you will discover from the volunteers of the Trains et Traction association, the richness of the landscapes, the salt marshes and the oyster beds which litter the line. All staff, on the machines and in the cars, are volunteers, trained in driving and safety. The operation and repair of the machines are the result of the meticulous work of enthusiasts!
Traffic from Thursday to Sunday in April, May, June, September and every day in season, July and August (departures from Saujon and La Tremblade). Find the latest news about our themed trains and the Seudre Océan Express restaurant train on our site!
– Return ticket by default
– Ticket valid for the day (allows stopovers)
– Themed trains throughout the season: bike ride, market train, loupiotes train, mussel hatching train, etc.
Activities on site
- Tourist transport
- Tourist trains
Location details
- On the outskirts of the city
Customers
- School groups welcome
- Reception of summer camps
- Groups welcome
- Business / incentive groups welcome
Opening
From 16/04 to 26/04/2026, open Thursdays, Fridays and weekends from 14am to 18:30pm. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Departure only from Saujon at 14:30 p.m.
From 30/04 to 28/06/2026, open Thursdays, Fridays and weekends from 9am to 18:30pm. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Departures from Saujon at 9:30 am and 14:45 pm
Departure from La Tremblade at 11:20 a.m.
The train runs on public holidays according to the normal timetable.
The last week of June (week 26), special two-train service for the 150th anniversary of the railway line.
From 02/07 to 23/08/2026 every day from 9 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Departures from Monday to Friday: Saujon: 9:30-11:50-14:45 La Tremblade: 11:20-14:25
Saturday: Market train only, departing from Saujon at 8:45 am
Sunday: Departures from Saujon at 9:30am and 14:45pm. Departure from La Tremblade at 11:20am.
From 03/09 to 27/09/2026, open Thursdays, Fridays and weekends from 9am to 18:30pm. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Departure from Saujon at 9:30 a.m. and 14:45 p.m.
Departure from La Tremblade at 11:20 a.m.
Special opening hours for European Heritage Days on September 19 and 20.
From 22/10 to 25/10/2026, Thursdays, Fridays and weekends from 14pm to 18pm. Closed.
Departure only from Saujon at 14:30 p.m.
Prices
Adult: 16 €
Child (4-16 years old): € 8
Family package: €44 (2 adults + 2 or 3 children).
Free for under 4 years.
Bicycle transport (free)
Dogs accepted on a leash (free).
Payment method
Services
Equipment
Services
Home animals
Accessibility
SERVICES
- Adapted benefits for mental impairment
- Wheelchair access requires assistance
Linked offers
On the spot…
Patrimoine ferroviaire Train des Mouettes
Historical site and monument
From 16 € / adult