The Funicular

The funicular, in Pau

The funicular of Pau is a historic and free little train that links the station to the Boulevard des Pyrénées. The Pau audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this picturesque means of transport, a witness of the tourist town of the Belle Époque.

The historic little train of the upper town

The funicular of Pau is a charming witness of the history of the town. Put into service at the beginning of the twentieth century, it was designed to easily link the station, located below by the gave, to the upper town and the Boulevard des Pyrénées, perched on the cliff. At the time when Pau was a fashionable resort very prized by an international clientele, notably British, who came to spend the winter at the foot of the mountains, this practical means of transport spared the travellers the tiring climb. More than a century later, the funicular still operates and, a remarkable fact, its use is free. In a few moments, it transports inhabitants and visitors between the station and the famous panoramic balcony. Picturesque and unusual, the funicular of Pau is an experience in its own right.

What to see

Here you board the historic little train of the beginning of the twentieth century, free, which links in a few moments the station below to the Boulevard des Pyrénées perched on the cliff, a witness of the time when Pau was a prized fashionable resort. The funicular is a picturesque experience of Pau. It is an unusual stop, to be experienced on site.

Practical information

The funicular of Pau links the station, below, to the Boulevard des Pyrénées, in the upper town, reachable on foot. Its use is free; it operates according to its own hours, which can vary. It is best to check them before coming.

Is the funicular of Pau free?

Yes, a remarkable fact, the use of the funicular of Pau is free; this historic little train of the beginning of the twentieth century links the station below to the Boulevard des Pyrénées in the upper town.

Where is the funicular of Pau?

Between the station, below, and the Boulevard des Pyrénées, in the upper town, in Pau, in France.