<strong>Rediscovered trains</strong>: Back in 2015, French railway fan Arthur Mettetal tracked some several vintage Orient Express train carriages. They've since been given a new lease of life by hospitality group Accor.
Rediscovered trains: Back in 2015, French railway fan Arthur Mettetal tracked some several vintage Orient Express train carriages. They've since been given a new lease of life by hospitality group Accor.
The new Orient Express reinterpreted by Maxime d'Angeac
<strong>Meticulous restoration:</strong> Accor enlisted French architect Maxime d'Angeac to meticulously restore the carriages.
Meticulous restoration: Accor enlisted French architect Maxime d'Angeac to meticulously restore the carriages.
The new Orient Express reinterpreted by Maxime d'Angeac
<strong>Striking interiors:</strong> Accor's released a first look at the interiors, which are sumptuous and striking.
Striking interiors: Accor's released a first look at the interiors, which are sumptuous and striking.
The new Orient Express reinterpreted by Maxime d'Angeac
<strong>Art Deco spirit:</strong> D'Angeac told CNN Travel says the suite designs captures "the spirit of the 20s."
Art Deco spirit: D'Angeac told CNN Travel says the suite designs captures "the spirit of the 20s."
The new Orient Express reinterpreted by Maxime d'Angeac
<strong>Night to day: </strong>During the day, suites can be transformed into living spaces with coaches, rather than beds.
Night to day: During the day, suites can be transformed into living spaces with coaches, rather than beds.
The new Orient Express reinterpreted by Maxime d'Angeac
<strong>Exciting challenge:</strong> D'Angeac said it was an exciting challenge to make small spaces on the vintage carriages feel luxurious.
Exciting challenge: D'Angeac said it was an exciting challenge to make small spaces on the vintage carriages feel luxurious.
The new Orient Express reinterpreted by Maxime d'Angeac
<strong>Luxury details</strong>: The designs are all about the luxury details.
Luxury details: The designs are all about the luxury details.
The new Orient Express reinterpreted by Maxime d'Angeac
<strong>Theatrical design: </strong>The corridors, pictured here, are described by Accor as "theatrical" with their vaulted ceilings and rich carpets.
Theatrical design: The corridors, pictured here, are described by Accor as "theatrical" with their vaulted ceilings and rich carpets.
The new Orient Express reinterpreted by Maxime d'Angeac
<strong>Homage to the original:</strong> The original Orient Express train immortalized by crime author Agatha Christie no longer exists, but Accor's concept is one of a few reimagined homages to the concept.
Homage to the original: The original Orient Express train immortalized by crime author Agatha Christie no longer exists, but Accor's concept is one of a few reimagined homages to the concept.
The new Orient Express reinterpreted by Maxime d'Angeac
<strong>Future plans</strong>: Accor is getting the trains ready for operation on a Paris to Istanbul route that's set to operate from 2025.
Future plans: Accor is getting the trains ready for operation on a Paris to Istanbul route that's set to operate from 2025.
The new Orient Express reinterpreted by Maxime d'Angeac