Temple (Paris)

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About Temple (Paris)

The Temple metro station in Paris's 3rd arrondissement lies beneath the Rue de Turbigo and takes its name from the nearby Rue du Temple, where a fortified compound of the Knights Templar once stood. The station opened in October 1904 along with Line 3. Architecturally, it stands out for its elliptical vault, whose white tiled ceiling and walls help brighten the space. A particular highlight for visitors is the station's only entrance, on the Place Élisabeth-Dmitrieff, which was designed by the famous architect Hector Guimard and is now a protected historic monument. The station has two side platforms and is a stylistic testament to the early days of the Paris Métro.

Based on the article “Temple (Métro Paris)” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: —
Paris, France
District: Quartier des Enfants-Rouges
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Website: www.templeparis.com
Email: temple@templeparis.com
Coordinates: 48.86570° N · 2.36102° E
Data quality: confidence 0.86
Identifier: ID f4d3263f-5d6…

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FAQ about Temple (Paris)

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What is the Temple station in Paris?

Temple is a historic station on the Paris Métro in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, in the Enfants-Rouges neighborhood. It sits beneath the Rue de Turbigo and opened in October 1904 with the inauguration of Line 3. The station is regarded as a stylistic record of the early days of the Paris Métro.

Where does the Temple Métro station in Paris get its name?

The Temple station in Paris is named after the nearby Rue du Temple. A fortified stronghold of the Knights Templar once stood along this street, and that is where the name comes from.

What is special about the architecture of the Temple station in Paris?

The Temple station in Paris has an elliptical vault with a white-tiled ceiling and white-tiled walls that improve the lighting. A highlight is the station's only entrance on Place Élisabeth-Dmitrieff, designed by the architect Hector Guimard and now a protected historic monument. Down below, two side platforms await you.

What can you see around the Temple station in Paris?

Around the Temple station in Paris, you'll find several historic sights within a few minutes' walk. travelguide195 lists the Rue des Fontaines-du-Temple at about 144 meters, the Passage Vendôme at about 223 meters, and the Monument à la République at about 286 meters away. The Rue Dupetit-Thouars is also only about 100 meters away.

Are there restaurants near the Temple station in Paris?

Yes, the dining scene around the Temple station in Paris is extensive. travelguide195 lists around 501 restaurants within 500 meters of the station in the Enfants-Rouges neighborhood.

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