Compagnie des Wagons-Lits

Compagnie des Wagons-Lits was a historic company founded in 1872 that specialized in operating luxurious sleeper train services across Europe. It was renowned for providing high-quality, comfortable overnight travel with elegant sleeping cars, dining options, and attentive service. The company aimed to make long-distance train journeys more pleasant and sophisticated, often connecting major cities like Paris, Brussels, and Cairo. Over the years, it became synonymous with luxury train travel and played a significant role in European transportation, eventually merging with other companies and influencing the development of iconic trains such as the Orient Express.