Marcadet-Poissonniers: history and sights
Served by: metro lines 4 and 12.
Did you know?
Named after a former farm (Marcadet) and the old fish route (Poissonniers), this crossroads in the 18th arrondissement combines two rural legacies of Paris.
Anecdote
The name 'Marcadet' is believed to come from a former farm that once stood on this site, before the district was urbanised.
Around Marcadet-Poissonniers
- Marché Ordener, 1050 m away — A lively neighbourhood market, popular with locals for its fresh produce and friendly atmosphere.
- Square Carpeaux, 1300 m away — A small, peaceful square named after sculptor Carpeaux, a pleasant green break in the 18th arrondissement.
- Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, 650 m away — A Romano-Byzantine basilica crowning Paris from the Butte Montmartre, reachable on foot from this station.