10/06/2026
An old railway line through the countryside of south-west France has become a hit with tourists after being saved by a group of railway enthusiasts.
The 17km route between Roumazières and Confolens in Charente, originally opened in 1887, has been given a new lease of life with tourist train rides and pedal-powered vélorail excursions.
Read more here: https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/historic-railway-line-revived-by-enthusiasts-in-south-west-france/790016