Uriage-les-Bains old train station

Before the station was built, curists travelled to Uriage by coach. At the end of the 19th century, in 1893, the steam train replaced the horse-drawn carriage. This new, faster and more comfortable mode of transport helped develop tourism in Uriage.

A few years later, in 1898, the arrival of electricity in Uriage enabled the tramway line to be electrified. This technical advance, further improved travel conditions for visitors.

Built in 1893, the Uriage station is an architectural marvel. Its typical Belle Époque style of brick and wood makes it a charming and authentic building. In the early 20th century, a covered metal gallery was added to protect the central platform from the elements.

After the Second World War, travel habits changed and the train lost its appeal to the automobile. The Uriage station, like many other small stations, became disused.

Fortunately, this railway heritage has not been forgotten. In the 1990s, the station was completely restored and given a new lease of life as the home of the Uriage Tourist Office. Today's travelers can discover the history of the spa while admiring this magnificent building.