Faidherbe – Chaligny (Paris Métro)

Faidherbe - Chaligny
Paris Métro station
Location	11th arrondissement of Paris Île-de-France France
Coordinates	48°51′01″N 2°23′00″E / 48.850158°N 2.383398°ECoordinates: 48°51′01″N 2°23′00″E / 48.850158°N 2.383398°E
Owned by	RATP
Operated by	RATP
Other information
Fare zone	1
History
Opened	5 May 1931
Services
Preceding station   Paris Métro   Following station Ledru-Rollin toward Balard Reuilly - Diderot toward Créteil - Pointe du Lac
Location
Faidherbe - Chaligny Location within Paris

Faidherbe – Chaligny is a station of the Paris Métro, named after the streets of Rue Faidherbe and Rue Chaligny.

History

The station's sign as seen from the Metro platform

The station opened on 5 May 1931 with the extension of the line from Richelieu - Drouot to Porte de Charenton. Rue Faidherbe is named after General Louis Faidherbe (1818–1889), who was Governor of Senegal between 1854 and 1861 and between 1863 and 1865. Rue Chaligny is named after the Chalignys who were a famous family of metal-founders from Lorraine.

The royal wallpaper factory, the Folie Titon, run by Jean-Baptiste Réveillon, was located here until its demolition in 1880. It helped the Montgolfier brothers build hot-air balloons, which were first tested here with humans on 19 October 1783, although the balloon was tethered to the ground. The Reveillon riot occurred at the Folie Titon on 28 April 1789, which was a harbinger of the French Revolution.

Places of interest

• Nearby is the Fountain of Montreuil, created in 1719, which was used at that time to supply water to the butcheries in neighbouring Faubourg Saint-Antoine.
• The district preserved artisanal trades, particularly ironwork and cabinet-making.
• The principal entry to the Saint-Antoine Hospital is between the two metro entrances.
• Many small restaurants surround the station.
• The Palace of Woman, a reception centre for single women, is at the end of the Rue de Faidherbe.

Station layout

Street Level

B1	Mezzanine for platform connection

Platform level	Side platform, doors will open on the right
	toward Balard	← toward Balard (Ledru-Rollin)
	toward Pointe du Lac	→ toward Pointe du Lac (Reuilly – Diderot) →
	Side platform, doors will open on the right

References

• Roland, Gérard (2003). Stations de métro. D’Abbesses à Wagram. Éditions Bonneton.