The Orient Express is many things; an iconic experience, a character of fiction and an institution in luxury travel. Now, that veteran of the railroad is an unparalleled culinary experience. La Table Orient Express will be making three stops in Cannes, Paris and Bordeaux where passengers can discover three facets of a story that began in 1883. Part history and part legend, it inspires the menus created by Chef Yannick Alléno, and helps make each journey an exclusive adventure.

From May to July, 63 dinners will be hosted at the three French cities, marking the second time Chef Yannick Alléno has worked in the kitchens of this iconic train. The chef, together with pastry chef Yann Couvreur, will treat a few lucky passengers to a deliciously rare culinary experience from May 3.

Alléno belongs to the highly exclusive ranks of the world’s greatest chefs. A culinary enthusiast, he has devoted his life to his passion and is a proponent of a decidedly French cuisine that is proud of its heritage and ambitious in its creations. Today, the chef with a shower of Michelin stars manages 16 restaurants located all over the world, including Alléno Paris-Pavillon Ledoyen and 1947 in Cheval Blanc, Courchevel.

CELEBRATING LEGENDS (May 3-28)
"Its resplendent history is not the only reason that the train remains entrenched in the collective imagination; it has also starred in works of fiction. Sitting aboard the cars that inspired the decor of the film version of Agatha Christie’s novel, “Murder on the Orient Express”, adapted for the big screen by Sidney Lumet, passengers will be immersed in this fantasy world that has inspired artists around the globe."

PIONEER PASSENGERS (June 1 – July 16)
"The Orient Express dining car taps into the emotions experienced by the pioneering passengers on the maiden voyage to Constantinople. On 4 October 1883, at the Strasbourg train station, a handful of politicians, journalists, and influential figures shared the privilege of being among the first to experience the Orient Express. The plot was moving along, as was the Orient Express."

The 45th PARALLEL (July 10-20)
"From 1921, the Orient Express traversed Southern Europe to reach the Gateway to the Orient. The historic train crossed the Alps via the Simplon Tunnel before inaugurating one of its most famous stops: Venice. An additional line enabled travellers setting off from Bordeaux to join the new route in Milan by following the 45th parallel. "