Ascenseur à bateaux

The lift was built in the 1880s to enable barges to overcome the 13-metre difference in height on the Neuffossé canal. The manoeuvre, controlled from the cabin at the top of the central tower, required 6 men and took 20 minutes. The Fontinettes lift was in operation until 1967. A unique work of art in France, it was listed as a Historic Monument in 2014.
Now that the lift has been restored, you can take a guided tour of the site.

ACTIVITIES during the summer of 2024 :
- GUIDED TOURS: Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 4pm.
- GUIDED TOURS on the theme of Impressionism: Tuesdays 13, 20 and 27 August at 3pm.
(Booking strongly advised for these services).
- TEMPORARY EXHIBITION "The shops of Longueil-Annel" on view until 30 September.
- BOARD-GAMES WORKSHOPS: offered on Wednesday afternoons.
- TRACK GAMES: Every day on request from reception.

From 1 September to 20 October we will be open on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm to 6pm.
Special weekends on 5-6 October (Festivallée) and 12-13 October (Fête de la Science): open from 10am to 6pm - programme of events to follow.

From 19 October to 3 November (school holidays): open every day from 2pm to 6pm.
From 3 November: seasonal closure (the site remains open for groups by reservation).

The opening times shown are for individual visitors.
During SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, the site is open every day from 2pm to 6pm.
For GROUPS: dedicated times and days: all day Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, then mornings on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The team can be contacted by phone or e-mail for any information or booking requests.
Please note: There are a number of footpaths in the town that pass close to the building, and a notice board in the nearby car park refers to them to guide you in your discoveries.

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