The names of metro stations are a real time machine! Forget about buildings, shops, and cobblestone streets, and imagine the 20th arrondissement completely covered in vineyards.
The Charonne metro station takes its name from the commune of Charonne, which became part of Paris in 1860. At that time, this village of winemakers extended over a large part of the current 20th arrondissement, reaching the neighborhoods of Père-Lachaise and Saint-Fargeau. Quite a production of Parisian wine... To be consumed in moderation, of course!
A street that takes you everywhere
The rue de Charonne is one of the oldest streets in Paris. Just a few dozen meters from the Charonne metro station, you will find numerous bars and restaurants along the street. 10 minutes from Charonne station, you will come across the rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, perfect for a shopping spree.
In the other direction, the rue de Charonne takes you to the heart of the 20th arrondissement, in the neighborhood of the Père-Lachaise cemetery.