France Abbesses Métro Station, Paris
Abbesses is a station on Paris Métro Line 12, in the Montmartre district and the 18th arrondissement. Abbesses is the deepest station in the Paris Métro, at 36 metres below ground, it is located on the western side of the butte (hill) of Montmartre. Access to the platforms is usually by elevators, but they can be accessed by decorated stairs.
The station's entrance, designed by Hector Guimard, is one of only two original glass-covered Guimard entrances, called édicules (kiosks), left in Paris.
The station's entrance, designed by Hector Guimard, is one of only two original glass-covered Guimard entrances, called édicules (kiosks), left in Paris.
Photography Tips
You should be there early in the morning or late at night to avoid crowd. Take a tripod with you.
Travel Information
Paris is a major rail, highway, and air transport hub and the Paris Métro is the busiest subway network in the European Union.
Spot Type
Indoor
Crowd Factor
Lots of people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
08:09 - 17:04
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Photo Themes
Architecture
art nouveau
cityscape
graffiti
Hector Guimard
historic site
Historical City
metro
Métro Line 12
Metro Station
Monument historique
Moulin Rouge
Mur des je t'aime
original glass-covered entrance
Street Photography
underground station
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