Bonne Nouvelle () is a
station on
Line 8 and
Line 9 of the
Paris Métro
The Paris Métro (french: Métro de Paris ; short for Métropolitain ) is a rapid transit system in the Paris metropolitan area, France. A symbol of the city, it is known for its density within the capital's territorial limits, uniform architec ...
. The section of both lines from just east of
Richelieu – Drouot to west of
République was built under the
Grand Boulevards, which replaced the
Louis XIII wall and is in soft ground, which was once the course of the
Seine. The lines are built on two levels, with line 8 on the higher level and line 9 in the lower level. The platforms are at the sides and the box containing the lines and supporting the road above is strengthened by a central wall between the tracks. There is no interconnection between the lines at Bonne Nouvelle, with each level having different accesses to the street; however, passengers may pass between levels in order to make connections.
History
The station was opened on 5 May 1931 with the extension of Line 8 from
Richelieu – Drouot to
Porte de Charenton. The Line 9 platforms were opened on 10 December 1933 with the extension of the line from Richelieu – Drouot to
Porte de Montreuil.
Name
The station is named after the district of ''Bonne-Nouvelle'' and ''Boulevard de Bonne-Nouvelle'', both named after the church of
Notre-Dame de Bonne-Nouvelle.
Nearby attractions
Nearby are the church of
Notre-Dame de Bonne-Nouvelle, the
Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique
A music school is an educational institution specialized in the study, training, and research of music. Such an institution can also be known as a school of music, music academy, music faculty, college of music, music department (of a larger in ...
(national dramatic art school), the
Grand Rex
Le Grand Rex is a Parisian cinema and concert venue.
Location and access
It is located at , boulevard Poissonnière in the 2nd arrondissement, on the grands boulevards.
Its facades and roofs, as well as its hall and its decor have been lis ...
theatre and the
Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell
The Théâtre du Gymnase or Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell, is a theatre in Paris, at 38 Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle in the 10th arrondissement (métro : Bonne Nouvelle).
History
Inaugurated on December 23, 1820 by Delestre-Poirson, the théâ ...
.
In tribute to the area's contribution to the theatrical and cinematic arts, the signage for the Bonne Nouvelle station is done up in a fashion similar to the
Hollywood sign.
Station layout
Gallery
File:Metro Paris - Ligne 8 - Station Bonne Nouvelle (5).jpg, Line 8 ticket hall at Bonne Nouvelle
File:Metro Paris - Ligne 8 - Station Bonne Nouvelle (6).jpg, MF 77
The MF 77 (abbreviated from the French: ''Metro Fer appel d'offre 1977'') is a steel-wheeled variant of the rolling stock used on the Paris Métro. First used in 1978, it now runs on Lines 7, 8, and 13.
Unlike previous models, the MF 77 was ...
rolling stock on Line 8 at Bonne Nouvelle
File:Metro Paris - Ligne 8 - Station Bonne Nouvelle (1).jpg, Hollywood-style signage for the Bonne Nouvelle station
File:Métro de Paris - Ligne 9 - Station Bonne Nouvelle.jpg, Line 9 platform station on December 31, 2020
References
*Roland, Gérard (2003). ''Stations de métro. D’Abbesses à Wagram.'' Éditions Bonneton.
Paris Métro stations in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris
Paris Métro stations in the 9th arrondissement of Paris
Paris Métro stations in the 10th arrondissement of Paris
Railway stations in France opened in 1931
Paris Métro stations located underground
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