Nord-Sud Company
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The Nord-Sud Company was an operator of underground trains in Paris established in 1904, which built two lines, Line A and Line B and had a concession to build a third. It was taken over by the Compagnie du chemin de fer métropolitain de Paris (CMP) in 1930 and incorporated into the Paris Métro.
Rotunda of Saint-Lazare station created by the Nord-Sud Company
Typical Nord-Sud tile, on the former line A (today's Line 12).
Typical Nord-Sud decorations, with colourful tiles and an indication of the destination at the end of the station.
Nord-Sud sign typical of a connecting station at Sèvres – Babylone
Abbesses station
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Abbesses is a station on Paris Métro Line 12, in the Montmartre district and the 18th arrondissement. Abbesses is the deepest station in the Paris Métro, at 36 metres (118 feet) below ground, and is located on the western side of the butte (hill) of Montmartre. Access to the platforms is by elevator or the decorated stairs.
MF 67 on Line 12
Abbesses station
The Hector Guimard-designed édicule
Abbesses Metro Station