Saint-Paul station (Paris Métro)

Saint-Paul (Le Marais) (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ pɔl maʁɛ]) 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
General information
Other namesLe Marais
Location10, rue de Rivoli
4th arrondissement of Paris
Île-de-France
France
Coordinates48°51′19″N 2°21′39″E / 48.855214°N 2.360859°E / 48.855214; 2.360859
Owned byRATP
Operated byRATP
Other information
Fare zone1
History
Opened19 July 1900; 123 years ago (1900-07-19)
Services
Preceding station Paris Métro Paris Métro Following station
Hôtel de Ville
towards La Défense
Line 1 Bastille
Location
Saint-Paul is located in Paris
Saint-Paul
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 edit

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 edit

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