Funiculaire de Saint-Just, Funicular railway in 5th arrondissement Lyon, France
The Saint-Just funicular connects the historic district of Vieux Lyon to the Fourvière hill through a 783-meter-long track with three stations.
Architect François Grivet designed this transportation system, which started operations on August 8, 1878, initially measuring 821 meters before renovations.
The funicular, locally known as 'Ficelle de Saint-Just', serves as a connection between Roman ruins and medieval architecture in Lyon's historic quarters.
Two coupled cars transport 9,700 passengers daily between Vieux Lyon Cathedral and Saint-Just station, operating from 5:20 AM until midnight.
The line transformed into a rack railway system in 1901 before returning to its funicular configuration in 1958 with complete station reconstruction.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Lyon
Architects: François Grivet
Official opening: August 8, 1878
GPS coordinates: 45.75996,4.82639
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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Manécanterie
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Groupe épiscopal
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Palais archiépiscopal de Lyon
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Memorial to Laurent Mourguet
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Baptême du Christ
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Silk Saint Georges
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Vierge Immaculée de la rue Mourguet
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Saint Joseph
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Vierge Immaculée de la rue Bellièvre
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Vierge à l'Enfant de la rue Jean Carriès
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Vierge à l'Enfant
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Dieu le Père de la cathédrale Saint Jean de Lyon
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Vierge Immaculée
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Statue de saint Pierre
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Statue au crucifix
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Vierge à l'Enfant de la rue Tramassac
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Vierge à l'Enfant du chœur d'hiver de la cathédrale Saint-Jean de Lyon
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Buste de Monseigneur Lavarenne
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Maison, 9 rue de la Bombarde
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Musée du Trésor de la cathédrale Saint-Jean de Lyon
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Maison, 41 rue Saint-Jean
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Maison, 10-12 rue Saint-Georges
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Maison, 6 rue Mandelot
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Fontaine Saint-Jean de Lyon
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Maison, 11 rue de la Bombarde
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Maison, 70 rue Saint-Jean
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Immeubles, 3 à 8 place Saint-Jean
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