"On 4 October 1883, a series of train carriages departed Paris' Gare de l'Est, set for Constantinople (now Istanbul). The Orient Express had graced the world with her presence, launching myriad new possibilities for the upper classes and discerning travellers of the 19th century. Fashions change and, while the Orient Express remains the epitome of opulent travel, the famed carriages deserve a new look from time to time."
"On Monday 27 October 2025, Accor shared a first look at the reborn Orient Express, marking the start of a new chapter set to begin in 2027. The new look, reimagined by architect Maxime d'Angeac, was unveiled at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs' landmark exhibition, 1925-2025: A Century of Art Deco, hailed as one of the most significant Art Deco showings ever staged. The exclusive images show vibrant green banquettes curving through glittering carriages, deep red furnishings in bedrooms that open up to corridors stretching as far as the eye can see, and dining tables illuminated by their golden surroundings."
The Orient Express began service on 4 October 1883 when carriages departed Paris' Gare de l'Est bound for Constantinople (now Istanbul). The train became synonymous with opulent travel and opened new possibilities for 19th-century upper classes and discerning travellers. On Monday 27 October 2025, Accor shared a first look at a reborn Orient Express and announced a new chapter set to begin in 2027. The redesign was executed by architect Maxime d'Angeac and unveiled at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs' landmark exhibition, 1925-2025: A Century of Art Deco. Images display vibrant green banquettes, deep red bedroom furnishings, long corridors and golden-lit dining tables.
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