Funiculaire du Tréport, Inclined elevator in Le Tréport, France.
The Funiculaire du Tréport is an inclined cable railway connecting the lower town with the cliff top while spanning a 76-meter rise. Four separate compartments travel through brick-lined tunnel shafts, offering views toward the harbor and sea as passengers ascend.
Built in 1907 and opened in 1908, the system originally transported workers and goods between the two town sections. After closure in 1941 due to wartime military installations, it remained inactive for decades until modernization and reopening in 2006.
The name reflects the cable railway system that has operated here since the early 1900s. The route connects two distinct parts of town, linking the bustling harbor area below with residential streets above the cliffs.
Each journey takes less than two minutes, and admission is free for all visitors. The system operates daily and provides an easy way to explore both town sections without walking up the steep slope.
During the ascent, passengers catch glimpses of the English Channel through small openings, a detail many visitors miss entirely. These fleeting views turn the brief ride into a sensory experience that reminds travelers of the town's deep connection to the sea.
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