{"id":326,"date":"2025-08-23T10:07:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T08:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parisenigmes.com\/ressources\/?p=326"},"modified":"2025-08-24T22:45:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T20:45:40","slug":"montmartre-funicular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parisenigmes.com\/blog\/en\/montmartre-funicular\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the funicular of Montmartre"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Montmartre funicular is an automatic inclined elevator with two cabins. It connects the bottom of Montmartre hill to its summit\u2014where the Basilica of the Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur is located\u2014in just 1 minute 30 seconds (without having to climb the 220 steps).<\/p>\n

In this article, discover its history with its three renovations, its fares, its access points, and the opening hours of the iconic Montmartre funicular.<\/p>\n

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What is the history of the Montmartre funicular?<\/h2>\n

The Water-Powered Montmartre Funicular (July 13, 1900 \u2013 November 1, 1931)<\/h3>\n

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The first funicular on Montmartre hill opened on July 13, 1900.<\/p>\n

Who operated this water-powered funicular?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Decauville company operated the water-powered funicular under a 30-year concession.<\/div>\n
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How did this water-powered funicular work?<\/strong>T<\/div>\n
wo tanks were placed under the floor of each cabin. At the upper station, the tanks were filled with water, making the cabin descend by gravity, which in turn pulled up the opposite cabin.<\/div>\n
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How many passengers could this system carry per year?<\/strong><\/div>\n
This system carried one million passengers annually.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Electric Montmartre Funicular (February 2, 1935 \u2013 October 1, 1990)<\/h3>\n

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The braking system of the water-powered funicular was deemed too dangerous, and operations stopped on November 1, 1931.A new electric funicular entered service on February 2, 1935, allowing the ascent in 70 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Who operated the electric funicular?<\/strong><\/div>\n
The Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 des Transports en Commun de la R\u00e9gion Parisienne (STCRP) operated the funicular.<\/div>\n
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How did this electric funicular work?<\/strong><\/div>\n
The cabins were attached to a cable, and traction was provided by an electric motor.<\/div>\n
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How many passengers could this system carry per year?<\/strong><\/div>\n
In 1988, this system transported 2 million passengers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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An Automatic Elevator (October 5, 1991 \u2013 Today)<\/h3>\n

\"Automatic<\/p>\n

After 50 years of service, the electric funicular ceased operating on October 1, 1990.<\/p>\n

It was replaced by the Montmartre funicular we know today, which entered service on October 5, 1991.<\/p>\n

Who operates this automatic elevator?<\/strong>
The RATP operates this automatic funicular.<\/p>\n

How does this automatic funicular work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The Montmartre funicular uses the same technology as an electric traction elevator. In fact, it was installed by the Swiss elevator company Schindler.<\/p>\n

The Montmartre funicular is fully automated\u2014there is no driver in the cabins.<\/p>\n

This automated funicular can detect the presence of passengers, adjust its speed according to traffic, determine departure times, and control when to open and close the cabin doors.<\/p>\n

How many passengers can this system carry per year?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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In 2017, it carried 3.3 million passengers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How much does a ride on the Montmartre funicular cost?<\/h3>\n

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You can use the funicular with a standard metro ticket or a transport pass.<\/p>\n

So, the fare for the Montmartre funicular is the same as a metro ticket.<\/p>\n

However, if you have a transport pass (Paris Visite, Navigo pass, or a daily metro ticket<\/em>), you don\u2019t need to pay anything extra to ride the funicular.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How to get to the Montmartre funicular?<\/h2>\n

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The closest metro stations to the Montmartre funicular are:<\/p>\n

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    Abbesses (Line 12)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Anvers (Line 2)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The bus stops serving the Montmartre funicular are:<\/p>\n

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      Line 54, stop Anvers \u2013 Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Line 56, stop Barb\u00e8s \u2013 Rochechouart<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      What are the opening hours of the Montmartre funicular?<\/h2>\n

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      The Montmartre funicular is open every day from 6:00 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n