Parmentier: origin of the name and station history
Served by: metro line 3.
Why this name?
The station takes its name from avenue Parmentier, in tribute to Antoine Parmentier (1737-1813), military pharmacist, agronomist and hygienist, best known for promoting the potato as human food. It opened with the first section of line 3 and lies under avenue de la République, at the corner of avenue Parmentier and rue Oberkampf.
Anecdote
The 1950s wall cladding is a mesh pattern, evoking the netting of a bag of potatoes, and a statue of Parmentier handing out potatoes stands in a niche on the Gallieni-bound platform. The Guimard entrance « Avenue Parmentier » is a listed historic monument.
Around Parmentier
- Rue Oberkampf, 270 m away — An iconic street of Parisian nightlife, lined with lively bars and cafés.
- Place de la République, 850 m away — A vast square adorned with the statue of the Republic, a hub for popular gatherings.