Abbesses is an underground station on the Paris Metro's Line 12 located in the Montmartre district of the 18th arrondissement. The station's glass and iron, Art Nouveau style entrance is a Monument Historique France. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1900/07/19 | Hector Guimard | Architect | Hotel de Ville station opens on the line between Porte de Vincennes and Porte Maillot. The glass-covered 'dragonfly' edicule designed by Hector Guimard erected at the entrance will later be moved to Abbesses station. | |||
| 1913/01/30 | Abbesses station opens as a stop on the Nord-Sud company's line A from Pigalle to Jules Joffrin. | |||||
| 1974/00/00 | Designed by Hector Guimard, the glass and iron edicule, or entrance kiosk, at Hotel de Ville station is moved to Abbesses station. |
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
| Eglise Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre | ||
| Sacre-Coeur Basilica |
| Particulars for Abbesses Metro Station: | |
|---|---|
| Art Style | Art Nouveau |
| Area of Significance | Engineering |
| Transportation | Rapid Transit Stop |
| Art Type | Sculpture |
| Sight Category | Structure |
| Area of Significance | Transportation |
| Historic Use | Work of art (sculpture, carving, rock art) |