Jussieu (Paris Metro)
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Jussieu is a station
on lines 7
and 10
of the Paris Métro
in the eastern part of the Latin Quarter
in the 5th arrondissement.
The station was opened on 26 April 1931 with the extension of line 7 from Pont de Sully
to Place Monge
and its incorporation of part of Line 10
from Place Monge to Porte de Choisy
. At the same time the remaining section of line 10 was extended from the new station of Cardinal Lemoine
to Jussieu. The station is under and named after the Place Jussieu, which was named after the De Jussieu
family of famous botanists and historians of the natural world, several of whom have been associated with the nearby Jardin des Plantes
.
The station used to be called "Jussieu-Halles-aux-vins" after the wine market created there by Napoleon Bonaparte
. This name has been shortened because, after 1957, the market was replaced by the Jussieu Campus
of the University of Paris
.
Metro station
A metro station or subway station is a railway station for a rapid transit system, often known by names such as "metro", "underground" and "subway". It is often underground or elevated. At crossings of metro lines, they are multi-level....
on lines 7
Paris Metro Line 7
Paris Métro Line 7 is one of sixteen lines of the Paris Métro system. Crossing the capital from its north-eastern to south-eastern sections via a moderately curved path, it links La Courneuve – 8 Mai 1945 in the north with Mairie d'Ivry and Villejuif – Louis Aragon in the south, while passing...
and 10
Paris Metro Line 10
Paris Métro Line 10 is one of 16 metro lines in Paris, France. The line links the Boulogne – Pont de Saint Cloud metro station in Boulogne in the west with the Gare d'Austerlitz, travelling under the neighborhoods situated on the Rive Gauche in the southern half of Paris and the commune of...
of the Paris Métro
Paris Métro
The Paris Métro or Métropolitain is the rapid transit metro system in Paris, France. It has become a symbol of the city, noted for its density within the city limits and its uniform architecture influenced by Art Nouveau. The network's sixteen lines are mostly underground and run to 214 km ...
in the eastern part of the Latin Quarter
Latin Quarter
Latin Quarter is a part of the 5th arrondissement in Paris.Latin Quarter may also refer to:* Latin Quarter , a British pop/rock band* Latin Quarter , a 1945 British film*Latin Quarter, Aarhus, part of Midtbyen, Aarhus C, Denmark...
in the 5th arrondissement.
The station was opened on 26 April 1931 with the extension of line 7 from Pont de Sully
Sully - Morland (Paris Metro)
Sully - Morland is a station of the Paris Métro, France, named after the Pont de Sully and the Boulevard Morland. The Pont de Sully commemorates Maximilien de Béthune, Baron of Rosny, Duke of Sully , friend and Minister to King Henri IV. It crosses the Seine to the Île Saint-Louis and the...
to Place Monge
Place Monge (Paris Metro)
Place Monge is a station of the Paris Métro, opened on 15 February 1930 as part of a planned section of line Line 7, which was temporarily operated as part of Line 10 until the completion of the under-Seine crossing of line 7 from Pont de Sully to Place Monge. The station was integrated into line 7...
and its incorporation of part of Line 10
Paris Metro Line 10
Paris Métro Line 10 is one of 16 metro lines in Paris, France. The line links the Boulogne – Pont de Saint Cloud metro station in Boulogne in the west with the Gare d'Austerlitz, travelling under the neighborhoods situated on the Rive Gauche in the southern half of Paris and the commune of...
from Place Monge to Porte de Choisy
Porte de Choisy (Paris Metro)
Porte de Choisy is a station of the Paris Métro, serving Line 7 and Tramway Line 3.The station opened on 7 March 1930 as part of Line 10 when it was extended from Place d'Italie. The station was integrated into line 7 on 26 April 1931. In 2006, Paris Tramway Line 3 opened, with a stop at Porte de...
. At the same time the remaining section of line 10 was extended from the new station of Cardinal Lemoine
Cardinal Lemoine (Paris Metro)
Cardinal Lemoine is a station on line 10 of the Paris Metro in the 5th arrondissement.The station was opened on 26 April 1931 with the transfer of the section of line 10 between Maubert-Mutualité and Place Monge to line 7. Line 10 was deviated from its old route east of Maubert-Mutualité to the new...
to Jussieu. The station is under and named after the Place Jussieu, which was named after the De Jussieu
De Jussieu
De Jussieu, the name of a French family which came into prominence towards the close of the sixteenth century, and was known for a century and a half for the botanists it produced...
family of famous botanists and historians of the natural world, several of whom have been associated with the nearby Jardin des Plantes
Jardin des Plantes
The Jardin des Plantes is the main botanical garden in France. It is one of seven departments of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. It is situated in the 5ème arrondissement, Paris, on the left bank of the river Seine and covers 28 hectares .- Garden plan :The grounds of the Jardin des...
.
The station used to be called "Jussieu-Halles-aux-vins" after the wine market created there by Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon I of France
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader during the latter stages of the French Revolution.As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1815...
. This name has been shortened because, after 1957, the market was replaced by the Jussieu Campus
Jussieu Campus
The Jussieu Campus is a higher education campus located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, France, which is the main campus of the Pierre and Marie Curie University ....
of the University of Paris
University of Paris
The University of Paris was a university located in Paris, France and one of the earliest to be established in Europe. It was founded in the mid 12th century, and officially recognized as a university probably between 1160 and 1250...
.
Nearby attractions
- The Université Pierre et Marie CurieUniversity of Paris VI: Pierre et Marie CurieThe Paris VI University , or the Pierre and Marie Curie University , is a university located on the Jussieu Campus in the Latin Quarter of the 5th arrondissement of Paris, France....
- The Arènes de LutèceArènes de LutèceThe Arènes de Lutèce are among the most important remains from the Gallo-Roman era in Paris , together with the Thermes de Cluny...
, an ancient RomanAncient RomeAncient Rome was a thriving civilization that grew on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 8th century BC. Located along the Mediterranean Sea and centered on the city of Rome, it expanded to one of the largest empires in the ancient world....
amphitheatreAmphitheatreAn amphitheatre is an open-air venue used for entertainment and performances.There are two similar, but distinct, types of structure for which the word "amphitheatre" is used: Ancient Roman amphitheatres were large central performance spaces surrounded by ascending seating, and were commonly used... - The Jardin des PlantesJardin des PlantesThe Jardin des Plantes is the main botanical garden in France. It is one of seven departments of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. It is situated in the 5ème arrondissement, Paris, on the left bank of the river Seine and covers 28 hectares .- Garden plan :The grounds of the Jardin des...
- The Institut du Monde Arabe (Institute of the Arab World)
Sources
- Pierre Miquel, Petite Histoire des Stations de Métro. Paris: Editions Albin Michel, 1993.