Paradis (Charleroi Metro)

Paradis
Coordinates 50°24′19″N 4°20′17″E / 50.40528°N 4.33806°E / 50.40528; 4.33806Coordinates: 50°24′19″N 4°20′17″E / 50.40528°N 4.33806°E / 50.40528; 4.33806
Platforms Central
Tracks 2
Construction
Platform levels 1
Parking No
History
Opened 24 May 1983
Services
Preceding station   Charleroi Metro   Following station
toward Sud
Line M1
toward Anderlues
toward Sud
Line M2
toward Anderlues

Paradis (French for Paradise) is a Charleroi Metro station, located in Fontaine-l'Évêque, in fare zone 2. The eastern end of the station is at ground level, while the western end is on a viaduct. The station is accessed through escalators and stairs at the western end of the central platform.

The name of the station comes from the Rue du Paradis (Paradise street) where it is located.

Nearby points of interest

The station serves the southeastern part of Fontaine-l'Évêque, and the northeastern part of Leernes.

Transfers

There are no direct bus transfers at the station, although a stop of TEC Charleroi bus lines 63 is located nearby.


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