culture and heritage offer Are you an architecture school, a firm specializing in urban planning, a company, or a group of architecture enthusiasts? We have an offer for you! The program: : Cable car ride. No need to book a time slot; there’s a cable car every 15 minutes throughout the day. A guided tour with the CAUE (French National University of the Alps) or the Maison du Salève, depending on your preference. Lunch at Vertiges. Free access to the site to extend the experience! the visit The reasons for a work’s originality. The Salève cable car, inaugurated in 1932, according to the plans of architect Maurice Braillard and engineer André Rebuffel, was born to be a unique monument. However, it will experience a complex history that will leave it unfinished, although operational, until 2023. Its rehabilitation, awarded the Silver Square Prize in 2024, contributes today to the reflections that must inspire architects and engineers. Stéphan Dégeorges, heritage architect and director of the CAUE, offers, during a visit of approximately 1 hour, to understand the history of this unique building and then to decipher the technical, programmatic and architectural choices which guided this renaissance.” Photo credit: Manuel Bougot. Use subject to authorization. Prices €60 including tax, including round-trip cable car and lunch OFFER AVAILABLE ONLY FOR LUNCHTIMES (Thursday to Friday, excluding public holidays) Two tour options: With the CAUE: +€322.80 including tax for the tour with the CAUE Full payment to the restaurant after the service. A deposit will be required by the restaurant to confirm your visit. With the Maison du Salève: The tour with the Maison du Salève is included in the price of the cable car tickets. Upcoming Dates with the CAUE Friday, May 16: morning Wednesday, May 28: afternoon Friday, June 13: afternoon LLuane from the Maison du Salève offers a tour “The Fabulous History of the Cable Car” This tour immerses visitors in the history of the Salève cable car, a true symbol of innovation in the 1930s. Through a fun and interactive approach, visitors discover the technical and architectural feat that made its creation possible. First, the idea of connecting the mountain to the city, then the engineering challenges addressed by Maurice Braillard and André Rebuffel. This tour combines observations, historical anecdotes, games, and riddles for an enriching experience. The approach is less technical than that offered by the CAUE (French Association for the Conservation of Nature). UPCOMING DATES WITH THE MAISON DU SALEVE Thursdays and Fridays: 9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. Subject to availability
