Alésia, Metro station in 14th arrondissement, Paris, France.
Alésia station features two curved elliptical platforms with platform screen doors installed since 2018 to enhance passenger safety on Line 4 of the Paris Metro system.
Opened on October 30, 1909, this station was part of the early expansion of the Paris metro network and derives its name from the ancient Gallic battle site.
The station name references the historic Battle of Alesia in 52 BC where Julius Caesar defeated Vercingetorix, representing a pivotal moment in French ancient history and Gallic resistance.
The station provides connections to bus lines 38, 62, 68, 92, and night lines N14, N21, N66, but lacks wheelchair accessibility due to its early 20th-century construction design.
Alésia station appears in Enki Bilal's comic book 'La Foire aux immortels' and in the animated film 'Les Douze Travaux d'Astérix', showcasing its cultural significance in French media.
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