De Cartier (Charleroi Metro)

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.

De Cartier
Outside of the station in 2019.
Coordinates50°24′25″N 4°23′43″E
PlatformsCentral
Tracks2
Construction
ParkingYes
History
Opened24 August 1992
Services
Preceding station   Charleroi Metro   Following station
toward Sud
Line M1
toward Anderlues
toward Sud
Line M2
toward Anderlues

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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