A popular spot for photographers,the Art Nouveau metro entrance at Place Gambetta, entrance to station Gambetta on Line 3.
Designed by Hector Guimard around 1900–1910, this style features the characteristic green cast-iron frame, swirling vegetal motifs, amber glass lanterns, and the iconic "Métropolitain" sign in flowing letters. The entrance descends into the station with its original railings and tiled signage.
Gambetta is a major hub in the 20th arrondissement, serving the busy square named after Léon Gambetta, the 19th-century statesman. Nearby are Père Lachaise Cemetery (a short walk), the Mairie 20e, and local cafés along Avenue Gambetta. The station itself opened in 1905 and connects to Line 3bis at Pelleport nearby.
A classic Paris metro moment: ornate Guimard architecture.
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