Grotte des Demoiselles Saint-Bauzille de Putois (Hérault)

Text and photos by Michel AZEMA
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The funicular

The entrance of the cave at the bottom of the cliff.

Just after the entrance, the tunnel of the funicular and the public waiting for the opening of the gate. You can note the shape of the open-cabin.

The lower station. Note the possibility to access under the cabin by a cavity between the rails.	The siding.

The cabin #1 at the upper station. Note that the cabin is completly open with two compartments with wooden seats. Note also that there is no special compartment for the employee, only a small corner in each compartment.	At the end of the visit of the cave the public returns to the funicular for the way down to the exit.

The very simple engine room at the upper station. Note the two small holes in the wall for the cable.

Left and right: details of the engine room at the upper station.

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TECHNICAL DATAS Start 1931 End ---- Type of funicular Type of tracks Energy Lower station surface (270 m) Upper station cave (321,5 m) Diff. of levels 51,5 m Length 156,6 m Gradient 36 % Gauge 0,9 m Number of cabin 2 Passengers per Cabin 25

 
 

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