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.
Festival Entrance fees: Adult 8€, Child (6 to 16) 4€, Free admission - Less than 6 years (accompanied).
Given the present fire risk, we may have to suspend operation of steam locomotives
Our next public opening will be our annual festival on Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th of Aug 2026 from 10:00 to 18:00
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Following the above our open days are:
French heritage weekend: on Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th of Sep 2026 from 10:00 to 18:00
Afternoon opening: on Sunday the 11th of Oct 2026 from 14:00 to 18:00