De Cartier is a
Charleroi Metro
Charleroi Metro (french: Métro de Charleroi; previously known as the ''Charleroi Premetro'' (french: Métro léger de Charleroi)) is a light rail network in Belgium, consisting of a loop line around central Charleroi and three branches toward ...
station, located in the center of
Marchienne-au-Pont
Marchienne-au-Pont ( wa, Mårciene) is a town of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Charleroi, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.
It was a commune in its own right before the merger of communes in 1977, when it had a popul ...
(part of the
Charleroi municipality), in fare zone 2. It is an underground station featuring a central platform with escalator and stairs access at both ends.
The interior of the station, designed by architect Noterman, features a large mural depicting
Marchienne-au-Pont
Marchienne-au-Pont ( wa, Mårciene) is a town of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Charleroi, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.
It was a commune in its own right before the merger of communes in 1977, when it had a popul ...
somewhere between the 16th and 18th century. Reproductions of old, tilted walls are used as decoration on the opposite side of the station.
Nearby points of interest
*
De Cartier castle (''french: Château de Cartier''), which has given its name to the station.
* Municipal park of Marchienne-au-Pont.
* Marchienne-au-Pont public swimming pool.
* Marchienne-au-Pont city hall.
* Schools: ''Notre-Dame'' and ''Athénée Royal Yvonne Vieslet''.
* Our Lady of Mercy church.
* Marchienne-au-Pont soccer stadium.
Transfers
TEC Charleroi bus lines 43, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 83, 109a, 172.
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Charleroi Metro stations
Railway stations opened in 1992