All aboard the train of civilizations!

Heritage in the spotlight

Statuettes, masks, ornaments and ceremonial objects from Mayan civilizations, (re)discovery of the peoples of the Amazon rainforest or the island cultures of Oceania; ceramics, textiles, jewellery from Africa or traditional costumes from Asia: the initiative is a real gateway to the world. Each train will highlight works from four continents: Africa, Oceania, Asia and America. The 372,000 daily passengers on line E will be able to take a trip to the crossroads of cultural and historical influences, in line with what the Quai Branly Museum dear to Jacques Chirac offers.
For nearly three weeks, the Arts and Civilizations train was completely redecorated in Saint-Pierre-les-Corps, near Tours. Nearly 600 m² of vinyl records were used to create a huge puzzle of 890 panels that covers the train, using the lamination technique.

For nearly three weeks, the Arts and Civilizations train was completely redecorated in Saint-Pierre-les-Corps, near Tours. Nearly 600 m² of vinyl records were used to create a huge puzzle of 890 panels that covers the train, using the lamination technique.

Colourful trains

Île-de-France Mobilités (formerly STIF) and the SNCF had already proposed similar initiatives in the past. Line C had been decked out in the colours of the Palace of Versailles in order to promote the visit to tourists and Ile-de-France residents alike. Cinema was honored on line D while an Impressionist train was created between Paris Saint-Lazare and Auvers-sur-Oise.

Initiatives designed to honour French heritage and introduce it to a wide audience, tourists or locals.

The Train of Civilisations was inaugurated on Thursday 15 June 2017 at the Gare de l'Est, before crisscrossing the east of the Île-de-France region.