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What metro zone is Bercy in?

What metro zone is Bercy in?

Metro Lines and Stations

Station Line Zone
Bercy 6 & 14 2
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand 14 1
Billancourt 9 1
Bir-Hakeim 6 1

What is the difference between the RER and the Metro?

The Metro can be the quickest and easiest way to travel short distances, but for longer distances, the RER is faster. On the Metro, trains are very frequent so you won’t have to wait long.

Where is the abbesses metro station in Paris?

Abbesses Metro station entrance is located on Place des Abbesses in Montmartre. It is one of the three remaining Art Nouveau entrances in Paris – the other two are Porte Dauphine and Place Sainte-Opportune, one of Châtelet exits. Hector Guimard created the Art Nouveau canopies for the newly built Metropolitain, at the turn of the 20th century.

Who are the artists in the abbesses metro station?

The RATP (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens – Autonomous Operator of Parisian Transports) took this opportunity to commission several local artists with its decoration. They photos they created are displayed on the 7 large format panels that adorn the walls of the spiral staircase.

What to do in the Place des Abbesses?

Just steps away are hip eateries, cafes and boutiques—and the Abbesses Métro stop stands right here, making the Place easily reachable for visitors. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Explore different ways to experience this place. What is Travelers’ Choice?

When did Montmartre metro station get its name?

The station is named after the Place des Abbesses, referring to the abbesses of the nearby abbey of the Dames-de-Montmartre . The station opened on 30 January 1913, three months after the extension of the Nord-Sud company ‘s line A from Pigalle to Jules Joffrin. On 27 March 1931, line A became line 12 of the Métro .