Jacques Bonsergent: history and sights
Served by: metro line 5.
Did you know?
Named after the first Parisian civilian executed by the Nazi occupiers in 1941, who became a symbol of resistance during the Occupation of World War II.
Anecdote
Jacques Bonsergent was executed over a minor dispute with a German soldier, unwittingly becoming a symbol of civilian resistance.
Audio guide
An audio guide for this station is available in the MétroScope app.
Around Jacques Bonsergent
- Canal Saint-Martin, 450 m away — A 19th-century canal lined with shaded quays and cast-iron footbridges, popular for strolls and picnics.
- Hôtel du Nord, 350 m away — A façade made famous by Marcel Carné's 1938 film of the same name, now a canal-side restaurant.
- Marché Saint-Martin, 260 m away — A small covered neighbourhood market, valued for its fresh produce and friendly atmosphere.