Bir-Hakeim station
Paris Metro Station
Bir-Hakeim (French pronunciation: [biʁ akɛm]) is an elevated station on Line 6 of the Paris Métro on the Boulevard de Grenelle in the 15th arrondissement. It is situated on the left bank of the Pont de Bir-Hakeim over the Seine and is the closest Métro station to the Eiffel Tower. After being built in 1906 as "Grenelle", it was renamed together with the bridge to commemorate the World War II battle of Bir Hakeim. The signs on the station walls now say "Bir-Hakeim — Tour Eiffel".
The station is above the RER C line and the station Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel is within walking distance.
History
The station opened as part of the former Line 2 South on 24 April 1906, when it was extended from Passy to Place d'Italie. On 14 October 1907 Line 2 South was incorporated into Line 5. It was incorporated into Line 6 on 12 October 1942.
The station was called "Grenelle" until 18 June 1949, when it was renamed to commemorate the battle of Bir Hakeim. A commemorative panel is situated at the entrance of the platform for trains traveling towards Nation.
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