Gambetta () is a station of the

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. It serves Line 3 and is the southern

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of Line 3bis. It is located in the

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Location

The station is located under Avenue Gambetta, the platforms are position: * on line 3, between Place Gambetta and Place Martin-Nadaud on an east–west axis (between

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and Porte de Bagnolet stations); * on line 3 bis, north-east of the square, along the town hall of the 20th arrondissement along a north-east / south-west axis (preceded by Pelleport).

History

Gambetta was opened on 25 January 1905 when the line was extended from

and was the eastern terminus of the line until 27 November 1921, when the line was extended to Porte des Lilas. In 1969, the former ''Martin Nadaud'' station, which was only 232 metres west of ''Gambetta'', was combined with ''Gambetta'' by linking ''Martin Nadaud's'' closed platforms with ''Gambetta'' by tunnel. On 23 March 1971 the line to ''Porte des Lilas'' was separated from line 3 and became Line 3bis. The beginning of the old tunnel to ''Porte des Lilas'' now connects the platforms of lines 3 and 3bis. On 2 April 1971 line 3 was extended to

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. As part of the RATP ''Renouveau du métro'' program, the station was renovated by reconnecting with the classic bevelled white tiles, first in corridors by 6 February 2004, then on the platforms of line 3 by 5 November 2008. The station is in the ''Avenue Gambetta'', which is named after the statesman

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(1838–82),

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for 66 days in 1881 and 1882. In 2018, 7,137,504 passengers entered this station which placed it at the 41st position of the metro stations for its usage.

Passenger services

Access

* Entrance: 20th arrondissement town hall, Rue Belgrand,

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* Entrance: corner of Avenue du Père-Lachaise and Rue des Pyrénées * Entrance: Avenue Gambetta, Rue des Pyrénées * Entrance: Place Martin-Nadaud, Rue Orfila * Entrance: Place Martin-Nadaud, Avenue Gambetta

Station layout

Platforms

Line 3 station is standard configuration with two platforms separated by metro tracks under an elliptical vault. On the other hand, the stopping point is of an unusual length, because its western end, established in a slight curve, consists of the platforms of the former '' Martin Nadaud'' station, absorbed in 1969, their border is now fitted with railings. A clear difference in height is also visible between the two parts of the vault. Following the modernization of the station completed in 2008, the new stop point on line 3 is provided with specific lighting, provided by four-branched candelabras diffusing white light on the platforms and bluish on the painted white vault. The lighting of the ''Martin Nadaud'' station is carried out by tubes that are usually found in certain corridors of renovated stations. The bevelled white ceramic tiles cover the walls and part of the tunnel exits. The advertising frames are in white ceramic and the name of the station is written in

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font on enamelled plates. The ''Akiko'' style seats are green. The station on line 3 bis, the former departure station for the terminus loop, consists of two tracks on either side of a central platform under an elliptical vault, with a dead-end

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on the south side. Established in a curve, it is completely covered with bevelled white tiles and devoid of advertising frames on its sides; the enamelled name plates in Parisine font are only present on the island platform. The latter is fitted with red ''Motte'' style seats and lit by a tube strip.

Bus connections

The station is served by lines 26, 60, 61, 64, 69, 102 and the ''La Traverse de Charonne'' urban service of the RATP Bus Network and, by night, by lines N16 and N34 of the

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network.

Nearby

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* Mairie du 20e arrondissement * Théâtre national de la Colline

Gallery

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References

*Roland, Gérard (2003). ''Stations de métro. D’Abbesses à Wagram.'' Éditions Bonneton. {{DEFAULTSORT:Gambetta (Paris Metro) Paris Métro stations in the 20th arrondissement of Paris Railway stations in France opened in 1905 Paris Métro line 3bis