Saint-Paul (Paris Métro)

Saint-Paul (Le Marais) (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ pɔl]) is a station on Paris Métro Line 1, close to the Rue Saint-Paul. It serves the neighbourhood of Le Marais, known for its Jewish and gay communities, and fine town houses.

Saint-Paul
Paris Métro station
Other namesLe Marais
Location10, rue de Rivoli
4th arrondissement of Paris
Île-de-France
France
Coordinates48°51′19″N 2°21′39″E
Owned byRATP
Operated byRATP
Other information
Fare zone1
History
Opened19 July 1900 (1900-07-19)
Services
Preceding station   Paris Métro   Following station
toward La Défense
Location
Saint-Paul
Location within Paris

The Jewish quarter is called Pletzl and is located around the Rue des Rosiers. The Place des Vosges and the Lycée Charlemagne are nearby.

The station was opened on 6 August 1900, 18 days after trains began running on the original section of line 1 between Porte de Vincennes and Porte Maillot on 19 July 1900.

Station layout

Street Level
B1 Connecting level
Line 1 platforms Side platform with PSDs, doors will open on the right
Westbound toward La Défense – Grande Arche (Hôtel de Ville)
Eastbound toward Château de Vincennes (Bastille)
Side platform with PSDs, doors will open on the right

References

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


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