De Cartier (Charleroi Metro)

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

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