- Luxury trains reinvent slow travel, offering refined cabins and onboard gastronomy.
- The Orient-Express and Belmond trains are among the most iconic.
- From South Africa to India, each route offers a unique way of life.
In an age of speed, the luxury train celebrates the art of taking one’s time. Plush suites, gourmet dinners and landscapes unfolding behind the window: these legendary convoys transform the journey into a destination. Here’s an overview of the most magnificent among them.
The Orient-Express, a Legend
No train better embodies prestigious travel than the Orient-Express. Its restored Art Deco carriages, intricate marquetry and impeccable service perpetuate the spirit of the Roaring Twenties between Europe’s great capitals. To step aboard is to enter a novel, a blend of period elegance and contemporary refinement.
The World’s Great Routes
Every continent boasts its exceptional train. In South Africa, the Rovos Rail traverses spectacular landscapes with an unashamed colonial luxury. In India, the Maharajas’ Express unfurls the splendour of palaces on rails. In Japan, the Seven Stars combines minimalist design with refined hospitality. All offer ways to connect absolute comfort with discovery.
An Art of Living Onboard
The true luxury of these trains lies in the experience, more than the destination. Michelin-starred chefs, plush bars, personal butlers and cabins transformed into suites create a timeless interlude. One dines in evening wear, sleeps lulled by the rhythm of the rails, and observes the world without haste. Travel once again becomes a pleasure in itself, rare and precious.
