Yes, but they are primarily aerial gondola lifts used for mountain transport rather than the Venetian rowing boats one might expect. In 2026, France is a world leader in urban and alpine gondola technology. In the French Alps, legendary resorts like Val Thorens and Chamonix utilize state-of-the-art 10-seater gondolas to transport skiers to altitudes of 3,200 meters. A major 2026 highlight is the reopening of the Cime Caron cable car system with ultra-modern cabins. Furthermore, France has pioneered "Urban Gondolas" to solve city traffic; the Câble 1 (C1) line in the Paris suburbs is a prominent example, serving as a public transit link that glides over highways and rail lines. While you might find a decorative or novelty rowing gondola in a themed park or a specific canal festival in a city like Sète (the "Venice of Languedoc"), the "gondolas" of France are almost exclusively high-speed, cable-driven cabins designed for efficient transport through difficult terrain.