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. The upper station features an orientation table and telescope, with views encompassing Le Tréport, Mers-les-Bains, and the beautiful Normandy coastline. Fully accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, and bicycles, the funicular operates year-round from early morning until late evening, with extended hours during summer season. For those preferring exercise, an alternative 365-step staircase runs alongside the funicular route.