Bouche de Métro Guimard Place Sainte-Opportune

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Bouche de Métro Guimard Place Sainte-Opportune, Art Nouveau subway entrance in Place Sainte-Opportune, Paris, France

The metallic entrance structure displays green-painted cast iron frames with curved lines forming plant motifs and glass panels above the stairway to the metro station.

Architect Hector Guimard designed this entrance in 1900 as part of the first generation of Paris Metro station entrances for the Exposition Universelle.

The entrance exemplifies the Art Nouveau movement through its natural forms, representing the architectural innovations of the Belle Epoque period in Paris.

Located in the first arrondissement near Les Halles, this entrance provides direct access to the underground Paris Metro transportation network.

The station entrance features Guimard's signature typography in the 'Metropolitain' sign, created specifically for the Paris Metro system.

Location: Paris 6e Arrondissement

Location: Paris

Creator: Hector Guimard

Creator: Hector Guimard

Address: 75001 Paris, France 75001 Paris

GPS coordinates: 48.85313,2.34269

Latest update: August 28, 2025 11:17

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