Saint-Fargeau (Paris Métro)

Saint-Fargeau (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ faʁʒo]) is a station of the Paris Métro, serving Line 3bis. It was opened on 27 November 1921 when Line 3 was extended from Gambetta to Porte des Lilas. On 27 March 1971 it was transferred to Line 3bis on its establishment.

Saint-Fargeau c.1921
Saint-Fargeau
Paris Métro station
Location112, av. Gambetta
20th arrondissement of Paris
Île-de-France
France
Coordinates48°52′19″N 2°24′16″E
Owned byRATP
Operated byRATP
Other information
Fare zone1
History
Opened27 November 1921 (1921-11-27)
Services
Preceding station   Paris Métro   Following station
toward Gambetta
Terminus
Location
Saint-Fargeau
Location within Paris

It is on the Rue Saint-Fargeau, named after the statesman Lepeletier de Saint-Fargeau, active in the French Revolution and assassinated in 1793, supposedly for voting for the execution of Louis XVI.

Station layout

Street Level
B1 Mezzanine
Line 3bis platforms Side platform, doors will open on the right
Southbound toward Gambetta (Pelleport)
Northbound toward Porte des Lilas (Terminus)
Side platform, doors will open on the right

References

  • Roland, Gérard (2003). Stations de métro. D’Abbesses à Wagram. Éditions Bonneton.


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