De Cartier (Charleroi Metro)
De Cartier is a Charleroi Metro station, located in the center of Marchienne-au-Pont (part of the Charleroi municipality), in fare zone 2. It is an underground station featuring a central platform with escalator and stairs access at both ends.
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| Coordinates | 50°24′25″N 4°23′43″E | |||||||||||||||
| Platforms | Central | |||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | |||||||||||||||
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| Parking | Yes | |||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 24 August 1992 | |||||||||||||||
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The interior of the station, designed by architect Noterman, features a large mural depicting Marchienne-au-Pont somewhere between the 16th and 18th century. Reproductions of old, tilted walls are used as decoration on the opposite side of the station.
Nearby points of interest
- De Cartier castle (French: Château de Cartier), which has given its name to the station.
- Municipal park of Marchienne-au-Pont.
- Marchienne-au-Pont public swimming pool.
- Marchienne-au-Pont city hall.
- Schools: Notre-Dame and Athénée Royal Yvonne Vieslet.
- Our Lady of Mercy church.
- Marchienne-au-Pont soccer stadium.
Transfers
TEC Charleroi bus lines 43, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 83, 109a, 172.
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