De Cartier (Charleroi Metro)

De Cartier
Coordinates	50°24′25″N 4°23′43″E / 50.40694°N 4.39528°ECoordinates: 50°24′25″N 4°23′43″E / 50.40694°N 4.39528°E
Platforms	Central
Tracks	2
Construction
Parking	Yes
History
Opened	24 August 1992
Services
Preceding station   Charleroi Metro   Following station Providence toward Sud Line M1 Moulin toward Anderlues Providence toward Sud Line M2 Moulin toward Anderlues

De Cartier is a Charleroi Metro station, located in the center of Marchienne-au-Pont (part of the Charleroi municipality), in fare zone 2. It is an underground station featuring a central platform with escalator and stairs access at both ends.

The interior of the station, designed by architect Noterman, features a large mural depicting Marchienne-au-Pont somewhere between the 16th and 18th century. Reproductions of old, tilted walls are used as decoration on the opposite side of the station.

Nearby points of interest

• De Cartier castle (French: Château de Cartier), which has given its name to the station.

• Municipal park of Marchienne-au-Pont.

• Marchienne-au-Pont public swimming pool.

• Marchienne-au-Pont city hall.

• Schools : Notre-Dame and Athénée Royal Yvonne Vieslet.

• Our Lady of Mercy church.

• Marchienne-au-Pont soccer stadium.

Transfers

TEC Charleroi bus lines 43, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 83, 109a, 172.