Rotonde ferroviaire de la Vallée du Loir

  • Historic site and monument
  • Railway heritage
  • Industrial site
  • Registered and listed sites
44 Route de Nogent, Montabon, 72500 Montval-sur-Loir

Description

Railway roundhouse dating from 1891 and its swing bridge
Unique in the West of France, this structure and its components are a rare testimony to railway activity in the 19th and 20th centuries. The site comprises a 2,500 m² building and a 24 m swing bridge on a 10,000 m² site. 19 machines and wagons are stored on the inner and outer tracks. Numerous objects and equipment are on display. In 2018, the site was chosen by the BERN mission to be promoted as one of France's 18 emblematic sites. A major restoration operation is underway. By the end of 2021, work to completely repair all the roofs will have been completed. The RFVL association owns the site and the volunteers are very committed to restoring and running it.

Services

Temporary exhibitions
Point of interest visible without a visit
Free access to the site
Pets allowed
Educational tours for groups
Guided tours on request for groups
Guided group tours
Shop
Guided tours for individuals on request
Individual guided tours
Individual self-guided tours

Rates

Free of charge

Payment methods

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Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 100 Person(s)

Accepted customers

  • Individuals
  • Groups

Openings

From 2 January 2026 until 31 December 2026

From 2 January 2026 until 31 December 2026
Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00

Saturday
14:00 - 18:00

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Location

Rotonde ferroviaire de la Vallée du Loir
44 Route de Nogent, Montabon, 72500 Montval-sur-Loir

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Spoken languages
  • French
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