Dupleix (Paris Métro)
History
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The station opened as part of the former Line 2 South on 24 April 1906, when it was extended from Passy to Place d'Italie. On 14 October 1907, Line 2 South was incorporated into Line 5. The station was then incorporated into Line 6 on 12 October 1942.
A manometer is affixed to of the pillars supporting the station, and is perhaps the last surviving public pressure gauge intended for searching for leaks on the city's water supply network.
In 2019, the station was used by 3,221,871 passengers, making it the 154th busiest of the Métro network out of 302 stations.
In 2020, the station was used by 1,839,499 passengers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, making it the 131st busiest of the Métro network out of 305 stations.
In 2021, the station was used by 2,028,963 passengers, making it the 176th busiest of the Métro network out of 305 stations.
Passenger services
Access
The station has 2 accesses:
- Access 1: rue Viala
- Access 2: rue Desaix
Station layout
Platform level | Side platform, doors will open on the right | |
toward Charles de Gaulle – Étoile | ← ![]() ![]() | |
toward Nation | ![]() ![]() | |
Side platform, doors will open on the right | ||
1F | Mezzanine | |
Street Level |
Platforms
The station is elevated and has a standard configuration with 2 tracks surrounded by 2 side platforms.
Other connections
The station is also served by line 42 of the RATP bus network.
Nearby
- Marché de Grenelle (a market open on Sunday and Wednesday mornings)
Gallery
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Ticket barriers
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One of the accesses
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The viaduct just north of the station
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The station from outside
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View of Marché de Grenelle from Dupleix
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View of the viaduct from above. Dupleix is at the bottom.
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Manometer on one of the pillars at Dupleix