Funiculaire de Saint-Paul - Fourviere, Historical funicular in Vieux Lyon, France
The Saint-Paul Fourviere funicular stretched 514 meters across Lyon, connecting the Saint-Paul station to the Fourviere hill through underground tunnels.
The funicular operated from December 1900 to December 1937, primarily transporting funeral processions to Loyasse Cemetery, earning it the name 'death rope'.
The funicular formed part of Lyon's transportation network, connecting the historic Saint-Paul district with religious sites on Fourviere hill.
The lower station remains visible near Saint-Paul station, while the upper station has largely disappeared except for remnants of the tunnel vault.
The main tunnel splits into two separate paths at both ends, containing metal wheels, rivets, and wooden crossties from the original construction.
Location: Lyon
Length: 514 m
Part of: Funiculars of Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.76333,4.82167
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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