Corentin Celton () is a station on Line 12 of the

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in the

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. It opened on 24 March 1934 as part of the line's extension from Porte de Versailles to Mairie d'Issy. In 1863, the hospice of the Petits Ménages relocated from the

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, leaving a large area for the expansion of

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department store. The metro station was originally called Petits Ménages because it was located near the hospice, which later became an hospital. In 1945, the hospital and station were renamed to commemorate Corentin Celton, an employee of the hospice and member of the

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, shot by the

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at the

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Station layout

Gallery

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rolling stock on Line 12 at Corentin Celton File:Paris metro - Corentin Celton - 2.JPG, MF 67 rolling stock on Line 12 at Corentin Celton

References

*Roland, Gérard (2003). ''Stations de métro. D’Abbesses à Wagram.'' Éditions Bonneton. {{DEFAULTSORT:Corentin Celton (Paris Metro) Paris Métro stations in Issy-les-Moulineaux Railway stations in France opened in 1934 Paris Métro stations located underground