Entrance to Châtelet metro station, place Sainte-Opportune, Art Nouveau metro entrance in Place Sainte-Opportune, France
The entrance features a glass and metal structure with a dual-pitched glazed roof supported by three pillars at the Châtelet station.
The current entrance was reconstructed in 2000 based on Hector Guimard's original early 1900s design, as the initial structure no longer existed.
The entrance structure exhibits the Art Nouveau movement's integration of natural forms through its dragonfly-inspired roof design and organic patterns.
This entrance provides access to metro lines 1, 4, 7, and 11, connecting passengers to major destinations across central Paris.
The entrance's design incorporates a V-shaped glass canopy with open sides, making it distinct among Paris metro station entrances.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Architects: Hector Guimard
Part of: Châtelet
GPS coordinates: 48.85960,2.34704
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:34
Art Nouveau buildings from 1890 to 1910 display ornamental designs, curved lines, and natural motifs. The architecture spans from railway stations to private houses, featuring decorative facades, wrought iron details, and stained glass windows. These structures across Europe combine craft traditions with industrial techniques.
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