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CAPUCHIN FUNICULAR

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2025
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An old funicular built in 1898 climbing 250 metres to an altitude of 1,250 metres with panoramic views.

It is quite simply the oldest electric funicular in France and, despite its old age, it continues to climb its 250-metre height difference. Built in 1898 and classified as a Historic Monument, this witness of the Belle Époque climbs to the Salon du Capucin, at an altitude of 1,250 m. You will appreciate the panoramic view of the Capucin peak. At the top, you can go on beautiful hikes: the Chemin des Mille Gouttes, the Chemin des Médecins, the Chemin des Artistes. You will also be able to treat yourself and warm up at the Salon du Capucin, or admire the view!

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Visited in august 2025
On part de la ville noyée de béton, on monte dans ce charmant feniculaire totalement hors du temps pour arriver dans un écrin de verdure. Pour les amateurs de mécaniques, la salle des machines est librement accessible dans la petite gare de pierre du haut. Pour les amateurs de vintage, ça vaut le prix du billet pour goûter à l élégance désuette de ce funiculaire.
Visited in august 2025
Petite expérience sympa.
Visited in august 2025
Superbe expérience au funiculaire, mais une étoile en moins pour l'attente.
C'est très agréable et en haut on peut voir la salle des machines.
Visited in august 2025
Personnel très sympa. Le plus c'est de pouvoir voir le moteur en haut. Le moins l'installation souffre clairement du surtourisme. Attendez vous comme à Disneyland à 30min à 1h d'attente en Août.
Visited in august 2025
Leuke ervaring voor de kinderen , kunt retour of enkel. De klim naar de top van 1,9km is zeer zeer pittig!!!! Wel fantastisch uitzicht daarna uiteraard.

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