Inauguration of the first cable car in Île-de-France: detailed program of free activities

The very first urban cable car in the Paris region will take flight in Val-de-Marne this Saturday, December 13, 2025. To mark the inauguration of the C1 cable car, Île-de-France Mobilités is announcing a series of free activities, which you can enjoy as soon as the cable car goes into service at 11 a.m. Read on to find out more about this festive inauguration day and the detailed program of events at each station.

Starting this Saturday, December 13, 2025, a new mode of urban transportation will be launched in Île-de-France. Called Câble C1, it is the very first cable car in the Paris region. Serving five stations, the Câble C1 will fly over four municipalities in Val-de-Marne, namely Créteil, Limeil-Brévannes, Valenton, and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, all located in the 94 department.

After many months of anticipation, the inauguration of the first cable car in Île-de-France is scheduled forDecember 13, 2025, starting at 11 a.m. "On Saturday, December 13, the C1 cable car will run continuously from 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. to allow as many people as possible to discover this new mode of transportation," theVal-de-Marne department stateson its website. To board, don't forget to bring your valid ticket.

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To mark the occasion, Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) and the Val-de-Marne department are announcing several free activities around the five stations of the Câble C1 throughout the day, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. What's on the program for this festive inauguration day? Creative workshops, musical entertainment, food stands (for a fee), and demonstrations and introductions to various sports and artistic activities. Please note that these events will take placeout , weather permitting.

Grand Opening of Île-de-France’s First Cable Car: Complete Schedule of Free Activities at Each Station

Pointe du Lac Station

Activities and station access: Avenue François Mitterrand

Art'Murs Association: Collaborative mural painting
Karibean Vybz Carnival Group: Multiple performances throughout the afternoon
Jaleo Latino Association: Salsa taster sessions and demonstrations
Pluriel 94 Association: Sweet treats stand
Giant wooden games
Face-painting station
Polaroid photo booth
Balloon sculpting
Food truck

Limeil-Brévannes station

SCA'L Association: collaborative mural painting
SCA'L Association: Hip Hop demonstrations and workshops (multiple performances throughout the afternoon)
Moulin à Vents Brass Band: several performances during the afternoon
Guided walks to explore La Végétale’s green corridor: meet at the La Végétale booth to sign up (walks start at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM)
La Végétale Booth: photo booth
Large wooden outdoor games
Face painting area
Polaroid photo station
Food truck

Valenton station

Aux Arts: Collaborative mural painting
Hot Swing Orchestra: Multiple performances throughout the afternoon
United Jiu-Jitsu: Demonstrations and beginner workshops (several sessions during the afternoon)
Food stand
Giant wooden games
Face painting area
Polaroid photo booth

La Végétale station

Batucada: multiple performances throughout the afternoon
Polaroid Photography
La Végétale Green Corridor Booth: Collaborative land art mural with Ville Verte
La Végétale Booth: Making birdfeeders with Ville Verte
La Végétale Booth: Photo booth
The Végétale Stand: Chestnuts and hot drinks

Villa Nova station

Asphalte Association: collaborative mural painting
Tropikana Carnival Troupe: multiple performances throughout the afternoon
AS Valenton Sport Mix: boxing workshop
SDR Association: sweet treats food stand
Artist/Portraitist
Giant wooden games
Face painting station
Polaroid photo booth
Location of Villa Nova station

See you this Saturday, December 13, starting at 11 a.m. to discover this new mode of transportation in Val-de-Marne and enjoy these free activities!

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