Saint-Sébastien–Froissart station

Saint-Sébastien–Froissart (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ sebastjɛ̃ fʁwasaʁ]) is a station on line 8 of the Paris Métro, named after the nearby streets of Rue de Saint-Sébastien and the Rue Froissart.

Saint-Sébastien–Froissart
Paris Métro
Paris Métro station
General information
Location3rd arrondissement of Paris
Île-de-France
France
Coordinates48°51′38″N 2°22′02″E
Owned byRATP
Operated byRATP
Other information
Fare zone1
History
Opened5 May 1931 (1931-05-05)
Services
Preceding station Paris Métro Paris Métro Following station
Filles du Calvaire
towards Balard
Line 8 Chemin Vert
Location
Saint-Sébastien–Froissart is located in Paris
Saint-Sébastien–Froissart
Saint-Sébastien–Froissart
Location within Paris

The station opened on 5 May 1931 with the extension of the line from Richelieu–Drouot to Porte de Charenton. The Rue de Saint-Sébastien was named after Saint Sebastian. The Rue Froissart was named after the poet and writer Jean Froissart (ca 1337–1400).

Station layout

Street Level
B1 Mezzanine for platform connection
Platform level Side platform, doors will open on the right
toward Balard toward Balard (Filles du Calvaire)
toward Pointe du Lac toward Pointe du Lac (Chemin Vert)
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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