Discover the Côte d’Azur as you have never seen it before aboard the historic Train des Pignes. Discover the Provence region’s unique heritage by travelling on a real steam train. This is an authentic experience – right down to the carriages’ wooden benches. All aboard the Train des Pignes!
Travel this picturesque railroad on an authentic steam train while experiencing the charm of days past – right down to the wooden benches ! Drive from the house to Puget-Théniers takes approximate 1.5 hours (but calculate in extra time), where the steam train departs for Annot. In summer you can book this trip on sundays, and some of the fridays. Check website for detailed dates! In Annot Cafe du Commerce is a recommended lunch cafe in the middle of the old village, here is a link to the location of the cafe.
You need to book ahead from the website here. The train leaves Puget-Théniers train station at 10:55 a.m., stops in Entrevaux for photos, and arrives in Annot at 12:05 p.m. The train leaves Annot at 16:15 p.m. and arrives in Puget-Théniers at 17:00 p.m.
Here is the steam train website : link
Also check out other beautiful train journeys in available all year here: http://tourisme.trainprovence.com/accueil-English/
About Puget-Therniers
A Roman town, fortified during the medieval period, the village has preserved the architectural masterpieces from its prestigious past.
Discover sculptured doors dating from the Renaissance in shaded streets, Maillol’s bronze statue, entitled L’Action, a homage to the revolutionary Auguste Blanqui, a native of the village ande the 17th century
A visit to the Romanesque church, Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, is a must, to see its magnificent altarpiece painted in Flemish style and the solid wooden sculpture of the Passion, an exceptional work of art.
From June to September, dont’ miss the Terre de Mouvement Cultural programming and the Scène de Cirque circus festival 5km away, in Puget-Rostang, Roudoule Ecomuseum in the Gavotte region, celebrates the cultural and natural heritage of the Southern Alps with regularly-changing exhibitions illustrated by rich collections.
Nature and Escapism
Various sporting activities are offered in the heart of the lush, mountainous landscape : five hiking routes, including the GR 510, the Demoiselles du Castagnet Via ferrata (closed in 2015, recupering in spring 2016), a rafting/canoeing itinerary on the River Var and two fishing areas.
Villa Soleil 