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).
Our next public opening will be our normal opening on Sunday the 11th of Oct 2026 from 14:00 to 18:00
Following the above our open days are:
Spring festival: on Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th of Apr 2027 from 10:00 to 18:00