Patrimoine ferroviaire Train des Mouettes
Come aboard and travel like in the 19th century!
On April 25, 1868, the Compagnie du Chemin de Fer de la Seudre was created, which took years of negotiations, studies, searches for financing and war (1870-1871), before it began operating on August 28, 1875. At the time, it took 1 hour 45 minutes to connect Pons to Royan. On April 8, 1876, the track was completed between Saujon and La Tremblade, the time to complete the stations on the line, and on June 25 of the same year the 10:20 train inaugurated the start of the line!
An exceptional railway heritage!
The Seagull Train has 4 diesel locomotives including one classified as a historic monument as well as two steam locomotives including one classified as a historic monument, then passenger wagons and American wagons (which transported foodstuffs, products or even soldiers during the first war world).
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, loupiote train…
Certifications & Labels
- Family plus
Location details
- On the outskirts of the city
Themes
Customers
- School groups welcome
- Reception of summer camps
- Groups welcome
- Business / incentive groups welcome
Group visit services
- Unguided group visits on request
Opening
From 24/08 to 30/08/2026, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 9am to 18:30pm. Saturday from 8am to 13pm.
Departure from Saujon: 9:30 am and 14:45 pm
Departure from La Tremblade: 11:20
Saturday, August 29: Market Train only (departure at 8:45 from Saujon).
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
Bicycle transport (free)
Payment method
Services
Equipment
Services
Home animals
Dogs allowed on a leash only (free of charge)
Accessibility
SERVICES
- Adapted benefits for mental impairment
- Wheelchair access requires assistance
Linked offers
On the spot…
- Website
Patrimoine ferroviaire Train des Mouettes