Cité (Paris Métro)

Cité is a station of Line 4 of the Paris Métro. It is located below the Île de la Cité in the fourth arrondissement on the Place Louis Lépine in the heart of Paris. Due to its location between the two arms of the Seine station is very low-lying. Attractions such as Notre- Dame de Paris, the Palais de Justice and the Conciergerie are located in the immediate vicinity.

Description

Metro Station has been caused by difficulties in the construction of the line below the Seine as part of the connection between the northern branch opened in 1908 and opened in 1909 the southern branch of the line 4 was the late opening of the central portion. The tunnel and the central station Cité was built in Senkkastenverfahren (French caisson ). On January 9, 1910, the opening of the section, and thus the inclusion of the continuous operation of the line 4 between the Porte de Clignancourt in the north and Porte d'Orléans in the south was.

The caissons used in the construction are still receiving and serve as stairways at both ends of the side platforms. Enter the passenger as a better idea of ​​the depth of the subway stations.