The Valois Train

The Train des Valois offers guided tours of Angoulême aboard a small tourist train. Sit back and relax with family or friends as you discover the historical heritage of the City of the Valois.

The tours:

The Painted Walls Tour (duration: 1.5 hours)
Since 1974, the year of the first International Comics Festival, Angoulême has invited its various winners to illustrate several of the city’s walls. Hop aboard the Valois Tourist Train for a guided tour. Explore the “International Comics City” from a bird’s-eye view to discover the “street art” works of these various comic book artists....

The Valois Tour (duration: 1 hour)
Would you like to learn more about the Cité des Valois, the stronghold of one of France’s greatest royal families, and discover the historic center of Angoulême? Hop aboard the Valois Train for a guided tour. Enjoy the panoramic views from the “Balcony of the Southwest” and the ramparts of the “viewpoint city.” Wander through its narrow streets and discover its monuments shaped by a dynasty of architects who worked on projects as far-reaching as the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, Paris.

The complete tour (duration: 1 hour 45 minutes)
Would you like to get a complete view of the city of Angoulême by exploring its historic center on the plateau and its paper and image district along the Charente River? Combine the "Valois Tour" with the "From Paper to Image" tour without having to leave the Valois Train between the two tours. Enjoy a discounted rate by combining the two tours above, and the city will hold no more secrets for you.

It is also possible to combine these tours with a cruise on the Reine Margot.

Departures from Place Bouillaud in Angoulême, next to City Hall.
Possible stops (depending on the tour): Port l’Houmeau, the Cité de la BD, the Comic Book Museum, the Paper Museum, Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the Angoulême Museum, the Champ de Mars shopping mall, and the pedestrian street.