Saint-François-Xavier (Paris Métro)

Saint-François-Xavier ([sɛ̃ fʁɑ̃swa ɡzavje]) is a station on line 13 of the Paris Métro in the 7th arrondissement.

Saint-François-Xavier
Paris Métro station
Location	7th arrondissement of Paris Île-de-France France
Coordinates	48°51′07″N 2°18′52″E
Owned by	RATP
Operated by	RATP
Other information
Fare zone	1
History
Opened	30 December 1923 (1923-12-30)
Services
Preceding station   Paris Métro   Following station Duroc toward Châtillon – Montrouge Varenne toward Les Courtilles or Saint-Denis – Université
Location
Saint-François-Xavier Location within Paris

The station was opened on 20 December 1923 as part of the original section of line 10 between Invalides and Croix Rouge (a station east of Sèvres - Babylone, which was closed during World War II). On 27 July 1937 the section of line 10 between Invalides and Duroc was transferred to become the first section of old line 14, which was connected under the Seine and incorporated into line 13 on 9 November 1976. It is named after the church of Saint-François-Xavier, dedicated to Saint Francis Xavier (1506–1562), co-founder of the Society of Jesus.

Station layout

G	Street Level	Exit/Entrance
B1	Mezzanine	Fare control
B2	Side platform, doors will open on the right
	Northbound	← toward Asnières – Gennevilliers – Les Courtilles or Saint-Denis – Université (Varenne)
	Southbound	→ toward Châtillon – Montrouge (Duroc) →
	Side platform, doors will open on the right

Gallery

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  Street-level entrance at Saint-François-Xavier
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  Line 13 platforms at Saint-François-Xavier

References

• Roland, Gérard (2003). Stations de métro. D’Abbesses à Wagram. Éditions Bonneton.