History of Rennes station (Paris Métro) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 13, 2026

Rennes is a station on line 12 of the Paris Métro, located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It serves the Rennes area. As a metro stop, it facilitates transportation within the city.

November 1910: Station opened

In November 1910, Rennes station opened as part of the original section of the Nord-Sud Company's line A, running between Porte de Versailles and Notre-Dame-de-Lorette.

March 1931: Line A became line 12

On March 27, 1931, line A was integrated into the Paris Métro network and became line 12 after the Compagnie du chemin de fer métropolitain de Paris (CMP) took over the Nord-Sud Company.

September 1939: Station closed due to World War II

On September 2, 1939, Rennes station was closed as part of a government plan to reduce métro service due to the onset of World War II. The station, along with many others, closed as a cost-saving measure.

May 1968: Station reopened with limited hours

On May 20, 1968, after 29 years of closure, Rennes station was reopened. However, it operated with limited hours, closing after 8pm from Monday to Saturday and remaining closed all day on Sundays and public holidays.

2002: Commuter Statistics

In 2002, Rennes station had 4400 incoming commuters per day.

September 2004: Operating hours adjusted

On September 7, 2004, the operating hours of Rennes station were adjusted to the standard hours of most other stations due to changes in commuting patterns and high traffic to Marché Raspail on Sundays.