Chevilly-Larue: station history
Served by: metro line 14.
Did you know?
The station was first named Porte de Thiais - Marché International, in line with existing bus and tram stops. After the names for the extended southern line 14 were presented, several Val-de-Marne mayors objected to those of three stations; a letter to the departmental council then announced the name Chevilly-Larue, with the subtitle Marché International. It serves the Rungis national market, the Cité de la gastronomie, the Belle Épine shopping centre and tram T7.
Anecdote
The station, designed by Brunet Saunier Architecture, has two buildings and three entrances. The Swiss artists Gerda Steiner and Jörg Lenzlinger created an artwork there. Its 120 m platforms are topped by a mezzanine that serves as the ceiling.
Around Chevilly-Larue
- Marché de Rungis, 1100 m away — The largest fresh produce market in the world, welcoming thousands of professionals every day.
- Mairie de Chevilly-Larue, 600 m away — The Chevilly-Larue town hall, a Val-de-Marne town close to the Rungis market.