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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Filles Du Calvaire (Paris Métro)

Filles du Calvaire (French pronunciation: [fij dy kalvɛːʁ]) is a station on Line 8 of the Paris Métro, at the limit between the 3rd and 11th arrondissements.

History

The station opened on 5 May 1931 with the extension of the line from Richelieu–Drouot to Porte de Charenton.

It is named after the Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire, which is named after the Calvairiennes or Filles du Calvaire (Daughters of Calvary), who were an order of reformed Benedictine sisters. Antoinette d'Orléans and Père Joseph founded the order in Poitiers, in 1617. The convent was later moved to Paris before it was closed in the French Revolution.

Although named after the boulevard, it is located just north of it, under the Boulevard du Temple.

Station layout

Street Level
B1 Mezzanine for platform connection
Platform level Side platform, doors will open on the right
toward Balard toward Balard (République)
toward Pointe du Lac toward Pointe du Lac (Saint-Sébastien–Froissart)
Side platform, doors will open on the right

See also

References

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