La Courneuve – 8 Mai 1945 (Paris Metro)
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La Courneuve – 8 Mai 1945 is a station of the Paris Métro
, inaugurated on 6 May 1987 and renovated in 2005. It is the terminal of Line 7
(La Courneuve – 8 Mai 1945 – Mairie d'Ivry
/Villejuif – Louis Aragon
). The "8 Mai 1945" refers to 8 May 1945, also known as V-E Day, or the end of World War II
in Europe
.
, the largest green space in the département (approximately 4 km²), take the T1 to the station "Six routes". During the Fête de l'Humanité
at the beginning of September, a shuttle takes people directly there from the terminus of the métro.
It is also possible to take the T1 towards Drancy
in order to visit the deportation camp of the Cité de la Muette.
Bus 152 arrives at the station from the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
(The Museum of Air and Space) at Le Bourget Airport
, where a biennial aviation show is held.
Paris Métro
The Paris Métro or Métropolitain is the rapid transit metro system in Paris, France. It has become a symbol of the city, noted for its density within the city limits and its uniform architecture influenced by Art Nouveau. The network's sixteen lines are mostly underground and run to 214 km ...
, inaugurated on 6 May 1987 and renovated in 2005. It is the terminal of Line 7
Paris Metro Line 7
Paris Métro Line 7 is one of sixteen lines of the Paris Métro system. Crossing the capital from its north-eastern to south-eastern sections via a moderately curved path, it links La Courneuve – 8 Mai 1945 in the north with Mairie d'Ivry and Villejuif – Louis Aragon in the south, while passing...
(La Courneuve – 8 Mai 1945 – Mairie d'Ivry
Mairie d'Ivry (Paris Métro)
Mairie d'Ivry is a station of the Paris Métro, serving Line 7 in the commune of Ivry-sur-Seine, opened on 1 May 1946, when the line was extended from Porte d'Ivry.-References:...
/Villejuif – Louis Aragon
Villejuif – Louis Aragon (Paris Metro)
Villejuif – Louis Aragon is a station of the Paris Métro, located in the commune of Villejuif. It is the terminus station on the south branch of Line 7. It serves the commune of Villejuif...
). The "8 Mai 1945" refers to 8 May 1945, also known as V-E Day, or the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
.
Transportation links
- Transfer point with the T1 tramwayParis Tramway Line 1Tramway line T1 is a tramway just outside the city limits of Paris, connecting Saint-Denis with Noisy-le-Sec, parallel to the Paris northern city limit. It opened in 1992, and the extension to Noisy-le-Sec was completed in December 2003. An extension west to Asnières and Gennevilliers is expected...
(Saint-DenisSaint-DenisSaint-Denis is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. Saint-Denis is a sous-préfecture of the Seine-Saint-Denis département, being the seat of the Arrondissement of Saint-Denis....
– Noisy-le-SecNoisy-le-SecNoisy-le-Sec is a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-Heraldry:-Transport:Noisy-le-Sec is served by Noisy-le-Sec station on Paris RER line E.-Personalities:*Hassoun Camara,footballer...
). - Transfer point with bus lines 152, 173, 607, and 609.
Tourism
If it is not very tourist-oriented, the neighborhood "Quatre routes" is very commercialized, featuring a large market which is open on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sunday mornings. To reach the nearby Parc départemental de La CourneuveLa Courneuve
La Courneuve is a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-History:The history of La Courneuve begins as the rest of the region with the invasion of European tribes and the eventual conquering of the area by the Romans. During the Middle Ages,...
, the largest green space in the département (approximately 4 km²), take the T1 to the station "Six routes". During the Fête de l'Humanité
Fête de l'Humanité
Fête de l'Humanité Festival of Humanity is an event organised annually by L'Humanité.The first fête de l'Huma took place in September 1930 it was started to raise funds for the newspaper L'Humanité and 1000 people attended it...
at the beginning of September, a shuttle takes people directly there from the terminus of the métro.
It is also possible to take the T1 towards Drancy
Drancy
Drancy is a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 10.8 km from the center of Paris.- Toponomy :...
in order to visit the deportation camp of the Cité de la Muette.
Bus 152 arrives at the station from the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
The French Air and Space Museum is a French museum, located in the south-eastern edge of Le Bourget Airport, north of Paris, and in the commune of Le Bourget. It was created in 1919 from a proposition of Albert Caquot .-Description:Occupying over of land and hangars, it is one of the oldest...
(The Museum of Air and Space) at Le Bourget Airport
Le Bourget Airport
Paris – Le Bourget Airport is an airport located in Le Bourget, Bonneuil-en-France, and Dugny, north-northeast of Paris, France. It is now used only for general aviation as well as air shows...
, where a biennial aviation show is held.
See also
- La CourneuveLa CourneuveLa Courneuve is a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-History:The history of La Courneuve begins as the rest of the region with the invasion of European tribes and the eventual conquering of the area by the Romans. During the Middle Ages,...
- Official site of the city of La Courneuve
- Official site of Le Parc de La Courneuve
- List of stations of the Paris Métro