A cultured French odyssey — curated, intimate, beautifully served

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Highlights At A Glance:

21 cabins only; all ensuite

Alexandre Couillon culinary direction; Alexandre Dumas Restaurant

Bar Les Impressionnistes; library

Paris pre stay at Le Bristol

Route through Reims, Burgundy, Avignon, Arcachon Bay, La Rochelle, Puy du Fou

The Luxury Train Club team handle timings, access and preferences

"Greatest Show on the Tracks" Debut

Be amongst the first 42 travellers to experience France's most ambitious luxury train debut—Le Grand Tour by Puy du Fou—where Belle Époque grandeur meets contemporary perfection in a moving celebration of French artistry

Ultra-Intimate Luxury

Join an exclusive fellowship of just 21 couples aboard France's most intimate luxury train, where the Alexandre Dumas Restaurant and Les Impressionnistes salon car provide sophisticated settings for natural friendships.

Alexandre Couillon's Culinary Artistry

Savour France through the genius of 3-star chef Alexandre Couillon, whose mastery transforms regional ingredients into culinary poetry, each meal a love letter to the French terroir.

Belle Époque Time Machine

Experience the grandeur of a meticulously restored train where period wood, marble, and fabrics meet contemporary luxury, creating an authentic time machine that captures France's golden age of travel.

Why This Journey

France has spent centuries perfecting the art of living beautifully. Le Grand Tour celebrates this mastery. Twenty-one cabins carry you through landscapes that inspired Impressionist painters, to châteaux where history still echoes, to vineyards where soil speaks in flavours.

Le Bristol's Parisian Magnificence

Begin your French odyssey at Le Bristol, Paris's temple of refined luxury, where your welcome dinner unfolds in palatial surroundings that have hosted royalty for generations.

Puy du Fou's Theatrical Mastery

Witness France's most breathtaking historical spectacle at Puy du Fou—where centuries of French history come alive through performances of staggering scale and artistry that exists nowhere else on earth.

Cultural Pilgrimage Experience

Discover France as it was meant to be experienced—not as a tourist, but as an invited guest experiencing the country's finest expressions of gastronomy, viticulture, architecture, and history in one seamlessly orchestrated journey

Route & Highlights

Arrive into Paris for Le Bristol. Board Le Grand Tour towards Reims for Champagne; on to Beaune to hear the Hospices’ stories.

Through Avignon for the papal palace, then the Bay of Arcachon for a pinnace cruise and the shipyards. Wander La Rochelle; tour Château de Chenonceau; then the astonishing performances at Puy du Fou before returning to Paris.

Regional French Mastery

Experience France's greatest regions at their most sublime—from Champagne's legendary caves in Reims to Burgundy's ancient Hospices in Beaune, from Avignon's Papal grandeur to Arcachon's maritime heritage.

Historic Waterways Experience

Explore France's maritime heritage through an elegant pinnace cruise across Arcachon Bay, following routes once travelled by historic vessels whilst discovering traditional shipyards that have crafted France's maritime legacy.

Burgundy Heritage Trail

Discover Beaune's ancient Hospices and Burgundy's viticultural heart, where medieval architecture meets world-renowned winemaking traditions in one of France's most culturally rich regions.

On Board

Onboard Experience & Suites

All cabins are ensuite. Period wood, marble and fabrics meet contemporary baths and bedding. The Alexandre Dumas Restaurant serves with confidence; Les Impressionnistes offers a salon mood and a serious cellar.

Deluxe Suite A

Deluxe Suite B

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Suite

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dress code onboard Le Grand Tour?

Elegant evening wear is expected for dinner—men should wear trousers, shirts, blazers, and dress shoes; women should choose distinguished, elegant outfits. Chic casual attire is acceptable for daytime and excursions—jeans and sneakers are discouraged for dinner.

Do cabins have private bathrooms on Le Grand Tour?

Yes. Every cabin features an ensuite bathroom with a toilet and shower.

Is Le Grand Tour suitable for guests with reduced mobility?

Yes. There are cabins adapted for wheelchair users, and many excursions are accessible to all.

What is Le Grand Tour?

A brand new luxurious journey across France aboard a beautifully restored Belle Époque train, featuring spacious cabins, refined cuisine, and exceptional service.

How many cabins and passengers?
The train can accommodate 21 couples (21 cabins) supported by a crew of 15 dedicated professionals.