About Arts et Métiers
Arts et Métiers is one of the most visually spectacular Métro stations in the world. The Line 11 platform was redesigned in 1994 by comic book artist François Schuiten as a submarine interior in honour of the nearby Musée des Arts et Métiers - all riveted copper panels and circular portholes. The museum itself, housed in a medieval priory, contains Foucault's original pendulum and Blériot's Channel-crossing monoplane.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1The Line 11 platform submarine design is unmissable - allow time to admire the riveted copper interior
- 2Musée des Arts et Métiers (free with EU ID for under-26s) houses the original Foucault Pendulum
- 3The Marais district with its Jewish quarter, galleries and restaurants is 10 minutes east
- 4Pompidou Centre is a 10-minute walk south
Accessibility
-Wheelchair accessible
-Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
-Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Nearby Attractions
Musée des Arts et Métiers
The Marais
Pompidou Centre
Temple Quarter
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Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1904
Limited accessibility - check before travelling