It's a little revolution in the world of Paris transport that was presented to us at the end of 2025. Since December 13th, the first urban cable car in the region – and the longest in Europe – has been soaring over Île-de-France, connecting Villeneuve-Saint-Georges and Créteil. This innovation has already won over more than 12,000 travelers each day in just one month, according to Le Parisien. So much so that the president of Île-de-France Mobilités, Valérie Pécresse, is already hoping to replicate this success between Vélizy and Pont de Sèvres.
The Largest Urban Cable Car in Europe
Called Câble 1, this urban cable car has become a more eco-friendly means of transport, allowing...taking the opportunity to relieve part of Val-de-Marne, both in terms of roads and public transport. In total, 1,500 passengers per hour can use these cabins to soar over the towns of Créteil, Limeil-Brévannes, Valenton, and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges at a height of 40 meters, covering a distance of 4.5 kilometers. In less than 18 minutes, the cabins, each accommodating ten passengers – including those with reduced mobility (PRM) – travel through five stations, with a gap of less than 30 seconds between each departure.
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Is the Cable 2 coming soon?
On January 14th, during her New Year's wishes shared with Actu Paris, Valérie Pécresse expressed her delight at the progress made by Île-de-France Mobilités: « In ten years, we have reduced road traffic emissions by 40% and the use of individual cars by 10% ». These figures have clearly given hope to Mrs. Pécresse, who says she « dreams of a Vélizy - Pont de Sèvres cable that would allow people to avoid taking the N118 . The president of IDFM hints at the potential creation of a Cable 2 in the western part of the region, even as the first one has just been launched after years of construction and controversy.
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However, this isn't just a random statement, because according to information from Actu Paris, a feasibility study is expected to be conducted in 2026. The initial studies were carried out in 2017, according to France 3 Paris Île-de-France, and unfortunately, they weren't conclusive. Yet, with this urban cable car, commuters could save 10 to 15 minutes during peak hours, while also easing congestion on the N118. Now we just have to wait for the results of the study…