Grenoble Bastille, France

Truly unique object is Grenoble Bastille cable car. That’s the first facility of its kind that was built in the city. Opening of the ropeway took place on 29 September 1934. It has greatly facilitated access of local residents and visitors to one of the major attractions, the Bastille. The very first cabins of cable car looked different to current ones, as they’ve been designed for 21 passengers.

In 1976, under guidance of engineer and architect Denis Creissels the cable car has significantly changed its appearance. Standard passenger cars were replaced with original spherical cabins, designed for six passengers. Transparent gondolas made of durable plexiglass allowed enjoying panorama of the city. Despite the fact that the opening of the cable car took a very long time, it features lots of technical advantages.

Cabin run is very smooth, so even those who are afraid of heights overcome 673 meters of way unnoticed. Despite the fact that in comparison with global giants, Grenoble cable car is relatively short, it remains one of the confident leaders among urban constructions. Locals treat cable car as one of the main symbols of the city and call its gondolas ‘bulles.’ The lower cableway station is situated at the waterfront of Grenoble. Surprisingly, there is never a queue out there. Next - Genting Skyway