Créteil–Préfecture station

Créteil–Préfecture (French pronunciation: [kʁetɛj pʁefɛktyʁ]) is a station on line 8 of the Paris Métro in the commune of Créteil. It was the eastern terminus of the line and is on the surface.

Créteil–Préfecture
Paris Métro
Paris Métro station
General information
LocationCréteil
Île-de-France
France
Coordinates48°46′47″N 2°27′34″E
Owned byRATP
Operated byRATP
Other information
Fare zone2-3
History
Opened10 September 1974 (1974-09-10)
Services
Preceding station Paris Métro Paris Métro Following station
Créteil–Université
towards Balard
Line 8 Pointe du Lac
Terminus
Location
Créteil–Préfecture is located in Paris and inner ring
Créteil–Préfecture
Créteil–Préfecture
Location within Paris and inner ring

The station opened on 10 September 1974 with the extension of the line from Créteil–L'Échat. Its name refers to the nearby prefecture (administrative headquarters of the department) of the Val-de-Marne.

The 40 hectares (99 acres) Créteil lake was opened nearby in 1970 in a former quarry.

Créteil–Préfecture became a through station when line 8 was extended 1.3 km east to Pointe du Lac on 8 October 2011.

Station layout

Platform level Westbound toward Balard (Créteil–Université)
Island platform, doors will open on the left
Central track No regular service
Island platform, doors will open on the left
Eastbound toward Pointe du Lac (Terminus)
1F Mezzanine
Street Level
Lake of Créteil

References

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

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