Picpus, one of the stations on the Paris Metro Line 6, is located under the Avenue de Saint-Mande, to the west of the Boulevard de Picpus. The art nouveau style entrance, or edicule, designed by Hector Guimard is a Monument Historique France. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1909/03/01 | Hector Guimard | Architect | Saint-Mande station opens on the extension of the line from Place d'Italie to Nation. The iron edicule, or entrance kiosk, was not originally erected at this station. | Edicule Guimard of the Picpus station | ||
| 1937/03/01 | Saint-Mande station is renamed Picpus to avoid confusion with another Saint-Mande station on line 1. |
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
| Oratoire Cimetiere Picpus |
| Particulars for Picpus Metro Station: | |
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| Area of Significance | Art |
| Art Style | Art Nouveau |
| Sight Category | Object |
| Transportation | Rapid Transit Stop |
| Area of Significance | Transportation |
| Historic Use | Work of Art |
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