{"id":168008,"date":"2025-09-06T16:18:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T16:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/funicular-from-lisbon-she-was-on-vacation-celebrating-her-husbands-retirement-who-was-blandine-daux-the-frenchman-who-died-in-the-accident\/"},"modified":"2025-09-06T16:18:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T16:18:30","slug":"funicular-from-lisbon-she-was-on-vacation-celebrating-her-husbands-retirement-who-was-blandine-daux-the-frenchman-who-died-in-the-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/funicular-from-lisbon-she-was-on-vacation-celebrating-her-husbands-retirement-who-was-blandine-daux-the-frenchman-who-died-in-the-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Funicular from Lisbon: She was on vacation celebrating her husband’s retirement, who was Blandine Daux, the Frenchman who died in the accident?"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nFrench citizen and permanent resident in Canada for twenty years, \u00a0Blandine Daux\u00a0 was in Lisbon with her Quebec husband, \u00a0Andr\u00e9 Bergeron\u00a0. They were celebrating Andr\u00e9’s retirement when their vacation took a tragic turn on \u00a0September 3\u00a0, 2025, due to a devastating funicular accident.\n<\/p>\n

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Blandine Daux is among the \u00a016 fatalities\u00a0 from the tragic funicular accident in Lisbon. According to reports from French media outlet \u00a0Le Parisien\u00a0, she had been a \u00a0permanent resident of Canada\u00a0 for two decades, and the couple was in Lisbon marking this significant moment in Andr\u00e9’s life. <\/p>\n

Quebec media, including \u00a0CBC\u00a0, shared statements from Andr\u00e9’s brother, \u00a0\u00c9ric Bergeron\u00a0, who expressed his profound grief and disbelief over the loss. He stated, *\u201cIt\u2019s unreal. Imagine losing your two parents in one stroke. They spun the perfect happiness, and on the last day of their vacation, they died in a funicular accident.\u201d*<\/p>\n

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We have confirmation of the death of one of our compatriots in the tragic accident yesterday in Lisbon.<\/p>\n

We send all our thoughts to his family and loved ones. The embassy is at their disposal to accompany them.<\/p>\n

– Jean-No\u00ebl Barrot (@jnbarrot) September 5, 2025<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

The \u00a0Minister of Foreign Affairs\u00a0, Jean-No\u00ebl Barrot, confirmed the tragic news and extended condolences to the family: *\u201cWe have confirmation of the death of one of our compatriots in the tragic accident.\u201d* Blandine and Andr\u00e9 had been married for \u00a020 years\u00a0 and were parents to two daughters. <\/p>\n

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The Ministry of Culture and Communications sadly announces the death of Blandine Daux and Andr\u00e9 Bergeron of the Quebec Conservation Center, which occurred during the derailment of Lisbon’s funicular. All our thoughts go to their loved ones. https:\/\/t.co\/wdzwfoft6b<\/a><\/p>\n

– Culture Quebec (@mccquebec) September 5, 2025<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Blandine was originally from the \u00a0Vosges\u00a0 region of France. After pursuing studies in \u00a0archaeology\u00a0 in \u00a0Strasbourg\u00a0, she completed a master\u2019s degree in \u00a0Paris\u00a0 before launching her career in Metz. Seeking new horizons, she journeyed to \u00a0Canada\u00a0, where she notably contributed to the \u00a0Quebec Conservation Center\u00a0 over the past few decades.<\/p>\n

In memory of her parents, their daughter \u00a0Violette\u00a0 established an online fundraising campaign, stating, *\u201cThank you to all the benevolent souls who send us their love.\u201d* This initiative highlights the family’s desire for support while navigating such an overwhelming loss.<\/p>\n

A Moment of Celebration Turned Tragic<\/h2>\n

The couple\u2019s voyage to celebrate Andr\u00e9\u2019s retirement was filled with \u00a0joy and excitement\u00a0 until fate intervened. Reports detail that the funicular, a popular and historical mode of transport in Lisbon, suffered a catastrophic malfunction, leading to the \u00a0untimely deaths\u00a0 of its passengers. This incident not only impacted Blandine and Andr\u00e9\u2019s family but also touched numerous others who could only express condolences in the wake of such heart-wrenching news.<\/p>\n

As a significant \u00a0cultural icon\u00a0, the funiculars of Lisbon have captured the hearts and minds of countless tourists. The unfortunate accident serves as a reminder of the inherent risks associated with these beloved transports. Authorities are conducting investigations to ascertain the cause of the accident, leaving many families affected by this tragedy in \u00a0limbo\u00a0 while they seek answers.<\/p>\n

The community in Quebec, where Blandine was a \u00a0respected figure\u00a0 in preservation efforts, mourns her loss alongside her family. Grief counselors are being made available to support those impacted by this tragedy, as the shockwaves of loss extend well beyond the immediate family. Friends and colleagues are sharing tributes on social media, reflecting on Blandine’s devotion to her work and her remarkable spirit.<\/p>\n

This devastating event is a cautionary tale about life\u2019s \u00a0unpredictability\u00a0. As families come together to remember their loved ones lost in this tragic accident, it\u2019s essential to celebrate the \u00a0lives lived\u00a0 and the memories shared, even amid profound sorrow. Authorities are working diligently to ensure safety measures are enforced to prevent future incidents of this nature.<\/p>\n

The sudden loss of Blandine and Andr\u00e9 serves as a striking reminder of life’s fragility. In the wake of their passing, both family and community will likely keep their memories alive through stories shared and the love they embodied over the many years of life, adventure, and happiness.<\/p>\n


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French citizen and permanent resident in Canada for twenty years, \u00a0Blandine Daux\u00a0 was in Lisbon with her Quebec husband, \u00a0Andr\u00e9 Bergeron\u00a0. They were celebrating Andr\u00e9’s retirement when their vacation took a tragic turn on \u00a0September 3\u00a0, 2025, due to a devastating funicular accident. Blandine Daux is among the \u00a016 fatalities\u00a0 from the tragic funicular accident […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":168009,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[476,41762,6144,41763,470,9428,41631,32030,33960,10803,2698],"class_list":["post-168008","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-accident","tag-blandine","tag-celebrating","tag-daux","tag-died","tag-frenchman","tag-funicular","tag-husbands","tag-lisbon","tag-retirement","tag-vacation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168008","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168008"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168008\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/168009"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168008"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168008"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168008"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}