During every open day for the Centre Denis Papin the following attractions will be available (with extra attractions during Festivals):
- Steam and electric locomotives on a 700m circuit in 5″ and 7¼″ gauges offering free rides for adults and children.
- Presentations of the clubs activities and the historical collections of CMCF will be available throughout the day on both days.
- Large railway layouts of various small gauges will be in operation.
- Access to the workshops where the SNCF Pacific Steam Locomotive is being restored will be available to all visitors.
- Six postal carriages containing the museum dedicated to the history of travelling sorting offices.
- A mine museum in the old mine training school.
Our next public opening will be our normal opening on Sunday the 5th of May 2024 from 14:00 to 18:00
Following the above our open days are:
Afternoon opening: on Sunday the 9th of Jun 2024 from 14:00 to 18:00
Afternoon opening: on Sunday the 14th of Jul 2024 from 14:00 to 18:00
Annual summer Festival: on Saturday the 31st of Aug and Sunday the 1st of Sep 2024 from 10:00 to 18:00
French heritage weekend: on Saturday the 21st and Sunday the 22nd of Sep 2024 from 10:00 to 18:00
Afternoon opening: on Sunday the 13th of Oct 2024 from 14:00 to 18:00