Bonne Nouvelle Station
History
The station was opened on 5 May 1931 with the extension of Line 8 from Richelieu – Drouot to Porte de Charenton. The Line 9 platforms were opened on 10 December 1933 with the extension of the line from Richelieu – Drouot to Porte de Montreuil.
Name
The station is named after the district of Bonne-Nouvelle and Boulevard de Bonne-Nouvelle, both named after the church of Notre-Dame de Bonne-Nouvelle.
Nearby attractions
Nearby are the church of Notre-Dame de Bonne-Nouvelle, the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique (national dramatic art school), the Grand Rex theatre and the Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell.
In tribute to the area's contribution to the theatrical and cinematic arts, the signage for the Bonne Nouvelle station is done up in a fashion similar to the Hollywood sign.
Station layout
G | Street Level | Exit/Entrance |
B1 | Side platform, doors will open on the right | |
Westbound line 8 | ← ![]() ![]() | |
Wall | ||
Eastbound line 8 | ![]() ![]() | |
Side platform, doors will open on the right | ||
B2 | Side platform, doors will open on the right | |
Westbound line 9 | ← ![]() ![]() | |
Wall | ||
Eastbound line 9 | ![]() ![]() | |
Side platform, doors will open on the right |
Gallery
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Line 8 ticket hall at Bonne Nouvelle
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MF 77 rolling stock on Line 8 at Bonne Nouvelle
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Hollywood-style signage for the Bonne Nouvelle station
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Line 9 platform station on December 31, 2020
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References
- Roland, Gérard (2003). Stations de métro. D’Abbesses à Wagram. Éditions Bonneton.