Line 5 of the Paris Metro
Version: January 2025Line 5 of the Paris Metro is known for crossing the River Seine via the Austerlitz Viaduct, offering passengers spectacular views of the river and surroundings, including a panoramic view of the Jardin des Plantes and the French National Library.
Map of Line 5
Check the stations on the map below starting from January 2025.
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General Data
Description of Line 5 of the Paris Metro:
- Inaugurated on October 2, 1900.
- Colour: Orange.
- Combines underground and elevated sections, including a section over the River Seine on the Austerlitz Viaduct, an Eiffel company work.
- Currently, the line has 22 stations (not 23, as incorrectly stated on other websites).
- Total track length of approximately 14.6 km (9.3 miles).
Historical and Current Curiosities
Interesting facts about Line 5 of the Paris Metro:
- The Ourcq station is known for its urban artwork, being a landmark for street art lovers.
- Line 5 passes near several places of interest such as the Place de la République, the Bastille Opera, and notable parks such as the Parc de la Villette and the Parc des Buttes Chaumont.
- One of the stations noted for its decoration is Bastille, which displays mosaics of the stages of the assault on the Bastille and has the foundations of the old Bastille prison.
- The line was gradually extended and did not reach its current northern terminal until 1985.
- There are plans for a possible extension from Place d'Italie south to Place de Rungis, which could be constructed before 2030.
If you wish to see all the lines, we invite you to view the complete Paris Metro map or if you prefer, you can check the line-by-line maps we have made.
List of stations on Line 5
Here is the list of the 23 metro stations on Line 5. If you click on the line icons, you will see information about that line and its transfers.
Route: Bobigny/Pablo Picasso - Place d'Italie
| STATIONS | INFO |
|---|---|
| Bobigny - Pablo Picasso |  |
| Bobigny - Pantin - Raymond Queneau | |
| Église de Pantin | |
| Hoche | |
| Porte de Pantin |  |
| Ourcq | |
| Laumière | |
| Jaurès |   |
| Stalingrad |  |
| Gare du Nord |       |
| Gare de l'Est |  |
| Jacques Bonsergent | |
| République |     |
| Oberkampf | |
| Richard-Lenoir | |
| Bréguet - Sabin | |
| Bastille |  |
| Quai de la Rapée | |
| Gare d'Austerlitz |   |
| Saint-Marcel | |
| Campo-Formio | |
| Place d'Italie |  |
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