Bonne Nouvelle () is a

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on Lines 8 and 9 of the

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. 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

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. 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

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(national dramatic art school), the

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theatre and the

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. 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,

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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-metro-stub