La station de métro Concorde
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The Concorde Metro Station is not just a transit hub but a gateway to history. Opened in 1900 as part of the original Paris Métro line, it is located beneath the iconic Place de la Concorde, a site steeped in French history. This station is particularly famous for its unique tilework, which spells out the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, a significant document from the French Revolution.
On the platform of Line 12, you’ll find thousands of white tiles with blue letters, creating a unique piece of art. This artwork consists of about 44,000 tiles, with the text written without spaces, giving it the appearance of a massive word puzzle. It serves as a reminder of fundamental rights for everyone waiting for the metro.
Legend has it that during the Liberation of Paris in 1944, the station played an important role, with secret meetings held in its shadowed corners.
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