Le Tréport Funicular Railway, Le Treport
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Coastal Heritage of Le Tréport in One Day
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About Le Tréport Funicular Railway
The Le Tréport Funicular is a remarkable free public transport system that connects the lower town to the clifftop terraces through 157 meters of track, including a unique 55-meter passage carved directly through the iconic white chalk cliffs. Originally inaugurated in 1908 in the presence of the Count and Countess of Eu, the funicular was closed during WWII when German forces installed artillery at the upper station, and was completely rebuilt and reopened in 2006 as a modern automated system with four independent cabins. The 2-minute ride ascends 76 meters at a 62% gradient, delivering passengers to a spectacular panoramic viewpoint offering vistas stretching 40km in each direction, from Cap d'Ailly to Le Crotoy.
Le Tréport Funicular Railway — Planning Your Visit
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The tunnel excavation through the chalk cliffs took only 2 months out of the 18-month total construction project in 1907, a remarkable engineering feat using over 10,000 workers. The tunnel remains one of the most unique funicular passages in Europe, carved directly through the soft but stable white chalk that gives the Normandy coast its distinctive appearance.
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Coastal Heritage of Le Tréport in One Day
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