
The cable car fits perfectly into the cityscape. Can you find the installation in the picture? © Brest Metropole
Cities, SI Urban 3/2024
Brest: How the first urban cable car revitalises an entire city
The cable car in Brest (France) crosses the river Penfeld and connects Capucins with the Jean Moulin station in the city centre. Brest has thus created a direct connection across the river, which increases the attractiveness of the city.
30. October 2024
The first urban cable car in France, unanimously approved by the city council in December 2011 and welcoming its first passengers in November 2016, has now surpassed the symbolic milestone of its one millionth passenger.
This exceeds the original traffic forecasts. The Brest