Line 8 of the Paris Metro
Version: January 2025This Line 8 is notable for its themed stations. For example, the "Madeleine" station is decorated with images and statues representing Saint Mary Magdalene, while the "Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau" station stands out for its impressive murals dedicated to human rights.
Map of Line 8
See the stations on the map below (January 2025).
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General Data
Description of Line 8 of the Paris Metro:
- Inaugurated in July 1913.
- Colour: Lilac.
- Includes both underground and above-ground sections, crossing the River Seine above ground.
- 38 stations.
- Total track length of approximately 23.4 km (14.5 miles).
Historical and Current Curiosities
Interesting facts about Line 8 of the Paris Metro:
- It is the only line in the Paris Metro that crosses the River Seine both above and below ground, including an aerial bridge built by the Eiffel company between Charenton - Écoles and École Vétérinaire de Maisons-Alfort stations.
- Originally designed to connect Opéra with Porte d'Auteuil, it has been substantially modified over the years, extending to the Créteil suburb in southeastern Paris.
- Among its stations are cultural and tourist landmarks such as Madeleine, the Opéra Garnier, and the Grands Boulevards.
- Richelieu-Drouot station is notable for a monument commemorating Metro employees who died in service, designed by Carlo Sarrabezolles in 1931.
- Bonne Nouvelle station is decorated with a cinema theme, inspired by the "Hollywood" sign and offers information about the history of cinema on its platforms.
If you wish to see all the lines, we invite you to view the complete Paris Metro map or, if you prefer, you can consult the line-by-line maps we have created.
Stations and Routes of Line 8
Clicking on the line icons will provide information about that line and its transfers.
Route: Balard - Pointe du Lac
| STATIONS | INFO |
|---|---|
| Balard |   |
| Lourmel | |
| Boucicaut | |
| Félix Faure | |
| Commerce | |
| La Motte-Picquet - Grenelle |   |
| École Militaire | |
| La Tour-Maubourg | |
| Invalides |   |
| Concorde |   |
| Madeleine |  |
| Opéra |    |
| Richelieu - Drouot |  |
| Grands Boulevards | |
| Bonne Nouvelle | |
| Strasbourg - Saint-Denis |  |
| Republique |   |
| Filles du Calvaire | |
| Saint-Sébastien - Froissart | |
| Chemin Vert | |
| Bastille | |
| Ledru-Rollin | |
| Faidherbe - Chaligny | |
| Reuilly - Diderot | |
| Montgallet | |
| Daumesnil | |
| Michel Bizot | |
| Porte Dorée | |
| Porte de Charenton | |
| Liberté | |
| Charenton - Écoles | |
| École Vétérinaire de Maisons-Alfort | |
| Maisons-Alfort - Stade | |
| Maisons-Alfort - Les Juilliottes | |
| Créteil - L'Échat (Hôpital Henri Mondor) | |
| Créteil - Université | |
| Créteil - Préfecture (Hôtel de Ville) |  |
| Pointe du Lac |
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