Original featureThe Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Will Start Traveling From Paris to Monte Carlo Next YearRobb Report Travel · 6 October 2026 →

The 2027 Route Expansion

The service, reported by Robb Report and Haute Living in October 2026, will officially roll out in March 2027. It pairs the meticulously restored art deco carriages of the Belmond-operated train with the distinct Mediterranean glamour of the Principality of Monaco.

Passengers will board in the French capital before traversing continental landscapes and arriving directly on the Riviera. The timing aligns with a broader strategy by luxury operators to capture seasonal migration patterns of high-net-worth individuals moving between urban financial hubs and coastal retreats.

The Commercial Logic of Slow Travel

Demand for immersive, high-cost rail experiences continues to surge globally. Following other recent network expansions into Florence and the Amalfi Coast, the introduction of the Monaco stop highlights how operators are leveraging heritage infrastructure to capture affluent demographics.

By offering direct access between primary wealth centres and elite leisure destinations, these routes bypass traditional aviation bottlenecks. They cater to travellers who view the journey itself as a primary component of the holiday experience, rather than a mere transit necessity.

Related reads

• The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Will Start Traveling From Paris to Monte Carlo Next Year (Robb Report, 6 Oct 2026)
• Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Adds Monaco for 2027 (Haute Living, 6 Oct 2026)
• 'If You Want to Sleep, Don’t Come': What a Night on the Orient Express From Paris to Florence Is Like (ELLE, 6 Oct 2026)
• Orient Express expands with new Italian route to Amalfi Coast (New York Post, 1 Sep 2026)
• Orient Express completes 5-day journey from Paris to Istanbul (Daily Sabah, 1 Oct 2026)

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