Le Havre is built on two levels: the Perret-designed lower city at sea level, and the plateau above the chalk cliffs, where much of the residential city spreads out. The funicular connects them in about three minutes, rising some 70 metres between the lower terminus at Rue Gustave-Flaubert and the upper station at Côte.
The ride itself is worth taking for the view alone — the panorama across the city, the port, and the Seine estuary opens up as you ascend the cliff face. The upper plateau has a different character from the reconstructed city below, with older residential streets and views back down toward the Channel. The funicular is free to use and runs frequently throughout the day.
Nearest stop: Funiculaire (upper) / Rue Gustave-Flaubert (lower), Le Havre. Free. Runs daily.