Savoir-faire
Behind the Scenes of Orient Express x Montblanc High Artistry Collection: A Journey on the Orient Express
The exceptional Montblanc High Artistry A Journey on the Orient Express collaboration features 7 exclusive limited edition writing instruments crafted in the tradition of the finest artisanal techniques and savoir-faire. Thorsten Hering, director of Mont Blanc’s Artisan Atelier, shares 7 insider secrets behind the collection’s technical and creative challenges and manufacturing methods. By Alexis Chenu. […]
Orient Express Silenseas: The legendary train heads out to sea as the world’s largest sailing ship is unveiled
140 years after the launch of its first luxury trains, the Orient Express legend continues with the unveiling of the world’s largest sailing ship, Orient Express Silenseas. This revolution in maritime history is an ambitious undertaking that pushes the limits of what is possible. The result of a unique French partnership between world leader in […]
Orient Express Revelation Travels to Design Miami
One month after its Parisian launch, Orient Express Revelation: Once upon a time, there was the future Orient Express train is heading to Miami from November 30 to December 4 for the 18th edition of the international Design Miami/ show. Guests will discover the legendary train via an original immersive experience complete with the exclusive […]
Orient Express entrusts the interiors of its first hotel in Rome to architect & designer Hugo Toro
Orient Express, artisan of travel since 1883 and brand of Accor, and Italian group Arsenale S.p.A, experts in luxury hotels and hospitality, have chosen architect and designer Hugo Toro to adorn the new Orient Express La Minerva hotel in Rome.
The legendary train, returning soon to railways
Orient Express, artisan of travel since 1883, announces the return of its legendary train in a new and unique format.
Casarialto, excellence “made in Italy”
Founded by Catherine Urban, Casarialto works with top Italian artisans, including the famous Murano master glassmakers. This precious savoir-faire is highlighted in the House’s Steam Dream collection of travel items created with Orient Express.
Au Départ, the art of trunk making
“A beautiful journey begins Au Départ”* declared the advertisement of the weekly magazine L’Illustration at the end of the 19th century. Founded in Paris in 1834, the trunk-maker, which had stores in the Gare du Nord and Avenue de l’Opéra, was resurrected in 2019 with a collection of bags, trunks and small leather goods. […]
Steam Dream, once upon a time, there was a collection…
Artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express is revisiting its heritage with the creation of its first collection of travel items: Steam Dream. This selection of cultural items, fashion essentials, art, craft and design objects was born from a dreamy journey aboard the famous train and will launch on July 15th.
Colin de Tonnac & The Art of crafting time
Meet Colin de Tonnac, craftsman and master of "watchmaking upcycling".
The jewels of the Orient-Express
In 2011, the SNCF, bought seven historic cars from the 1920s and entrusted Orient Express with their complete restoration. They put the design in the hands of exceptional artisans.