About Nation
Nation is one of the great interchange stations of the eastern Métro - four lines converge on a vast circular square dominated by the Triumph of the Republic, a colossal bronze sculptural group installed in 1899. Line 1 terminates here to the east before extending to Château de Vincennes; Lines 2, 6 and 9 all pass through on different axes. The RER A also connects from the adjacent station.
The area east of Nation gives access to the Faubourg Saint-Antoine - historically the centre of Parisian furniture-making and craft, now a mix of independent design studios, vintage dealers and independent restaurants.
Station Overview
Zone 1. Lines 1, 2, 6 and 9. No step-free access.
Travel Tips
- Faubourg Saint-Antoine (furniture and craft quarter) runs west - excellent for browsing independent design and vintage shops
- Avenue Daumesnil leads south-east to the Promenade Plantée elevated garden and the Viaduc des Arts artisan workshops below
- Line 1 east to Château de Vincennes (next stop) gives access to the medieval castle and the Bois de Vincennes forest park
Nearby Attractions
Triumph of the Republic - In the centre of Place de la Nation. An 1899 bronze sculptural group representing the French Republic. Free to view.
Promenade Plantée - 10 minutes walk north-east on Avenue Daumesnil. The world's first elevated park, built on a disused railway viaduct. Free.
Timings and Best Time to Travel
Standard Métro hours. The surrounding 11th and 12th arrondissements are quieter than central Paris - good for evening dining away from tourist areas.
Nearest Metro to Place de la Nation
If you are heading to Place de la Nation, Nation is your closest metro stop on the Ligne 1. It also gives easy access to Triumph of the Republic statue and Promenade Plantée. Use the fare calculator to plan your journey cost before you travel.
Stations on This Line
Traveller Tips
- 1Lines 1, 2, 6 and 9 all stop here - one of the best-connected stations in Paris
- 2Place de la Nation is a great open square for people-watching and the famous Triumph of Republic monument
- 3Faubourg Saint-Antoine (furniture and craft street) runs west from here - excellent for design browsing
- 4Avenue Daumesnil leads south-east to the Promenade Plantée (elevated park over old railway)
Accessibility
Step-free access information is limited for this station. Contact the Paris Metro helpline for assistance planning your journey.