Loire Valley
An immersion in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage, to discover the castles and landscapes of the Loire region.
Union of Tourist Road Trains
petits-trains.com Tourist road trains in France
SEPTR supports operators, local authorities and project owners around tourist road trains in France.
160
little trains
operating throughout France
75
companies
operating little trains
1994
since
serving local tourism
4M
passengers
transported every year
FNTV Representative Organization
SEPTR is affiliated with the National Federation of Passenger Transport (FNTV). This affiliation keeps us close to government ministries, making the union a contact facilitator and a recognized player in institutional dialogue.
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A professional union to structure, defend and grow your tourism projects.
SEPTR brings the sector together, clarifies regulatory decisions and creates useful connections between operators, territories and new initiatives.
Operators
Defend your interests, keep up with regulatory changes and exchange with professionals facing the same operational challenges.
Local authorities
Find a sector expert to better understand the market, secure your decisions and strengthen your local tourism offering.
Project owners
Clarify the key steps, operating constraints and useful contacts before launching a tourist road train project.
Why contact us?
Concrete answers to help you move forward.
- Benefit from regulatory monitoring and a professional relay on key sector issues.
- Access a network of experienced operators and practical field feedback.
- Identify the right conditions to launch, host or develop a tourist road train operation.
- Then choose the right next step: membership, a discussion with SEPTR or discovering our missions.
Members in actionDiscover real-world examples
Road trains operating across varied towns, seaside resorts and visitor sites.
To reflect the diversity of union members, we highlight examples from coastal destinations, heritage areas and high-traffic visitor attractions.
Representative examples
- The Loire Valley for UNESCO heritage discovery
- Cap d’Agde for seaside and commercial vitality
- Villers-sur-Mer for integration in a coastal resort
- Volcano of Lemptégy for enhancing a major visitor site
- The salt marshes tourist train in Guérande
A visible transport and tourism presence in a major destination, supporting visitors and local businesses.
A strong example of smooth integration in a seaside resort, between local heritage and leisure experience.
Proof that a road train can also enhance the experience on a structured, high-attractiveness visitor site.
Guérande Salt Marshes Train
A unique experience to discover the salt marshes of Guérande and the coastal landscapes of Brittany.
Expertise & Commitment
Our Key Missions
Since 1994, SEPTR has supported operators to ensure the safety and sustainability of the industry.
Advocacy
Representation before the Ministry of Transport and safety organizations.
Legal & Regulatory
Technical and legal monitoring of ministerial orders regarding tourist train safety.
Regional Promotion
Enhancing the vital role of tourist trains in local and national tourism.
Are you an operator?
A dedicated block for operators who want to protect, structure and grow their business.
SEPTR helps you stay visible, keep up with the regulatory framework and rely on a professional network that understands day-to-day realities.
In practice
- Keep track of regulatory changes and business issues affecting your operation.
- Exchange with other professionals about best practices, field constraints and growth opportunities.
- Promote your activity within a network identified by local authorities, project owners and sector partners.
Operators Space
Rely on an active professional network to defend your business, share field experience and keep up with regulatory changes.
A tourist train in my city
Local authorities, tourism offices and public decision-makers: identify the right contacts to strengthen your visitor offer and secure your project.
Launch a project
Validate your idea, understand sector constraints and speak with SEPTR before committing to your future tourist road train project.
Rent a train
Our union brings together several companies offering the rental of tourist trains for all your events.
Through a professional approach, our renters will handle small and large events, trade shows, open days, heritage days, occasional visits, tourist circuits, shuttles, rentals with and without driver…
Events
Trade shows, open days, product launches or urban entertainment: give a unique touch to your event.
Tourist Circuits
Offer guided tours to showcase the heritage and landscapes of your region.
Shuttles & Transport
Mobility solutions for tourist sites, remote parking lots or connections between different points of interest.
Total Flexibility
Rental with or without driver, short or long term, our members adapt to your logistical constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about SEPTR and tourist trains
SEPTR is the national professional organization representing and defending the interests of tourist road train operators in France.
Tourist road trains can be found in many French cities, seaside resorts, and historical sites, offering a fun way to discover heritage.
You can join directly via our contact form or by downloading the registration file in the 'The Union' section.
Our mission is to unite operators, support them in their regulatory procedures, and promote the road train as a tool for sustainable tourism development.
Most road trains run seasonally, usually from Easter to Halloween, but some offer special tours for the end-of-year holidays.
Take the next step
Operators, local authorities, project owners: let’s discuss your needs.
Join SEPTR to support the profession or contact us to assess a project, a deployment or a support request.