The underground station Bobigny - Pablo Picasso opened on 25 April 1985.
It is situated in the community of Bobigny.
It is the terminalof the metro line 5. The station takes its name from the community in which it lies and the Spanish modern artist Pablo Ruiz y Picasso (25 October 1881 - 8 April 1973). Pablo Picasso was a multi-talent; his paintings, sculptures, ceramics and writings are known worldwide.
Brown brick entrance to the metro station. The entrance is under the roof of the adjacent bus terminal. Brown was very fashionable in the 80s.
Exit from the station is through three solid metal doors. The doors swing open automatically when you step on the pressure pads. The doors open inwards in the middle.
The mosaic of a peace dove is spanning the bridge over the tracks. It is made of venitian glass and is inspired by Pablo Picasso's 'Dove'. This piece of art was created by André Malraux.
Side platform with exit to the tram and bus. The two metal framed doors have glass panels. The tiles around the exit are white and medium sized. Next to it are two panels with bus information.
The walls are tiled in small, flat tiles, placed vertical and at different levels.
The ceiling is flat and painted white.
The lights consist of two white balls fixed high on the wall.
The advertising is in metal frames.
Platform exits. The escalator behind the door frame leads to the bus station. Walking up the stairs links to the other platform and the main exit.
The station also has a centre platform with free-standing lampposts and orange plastic seats.
The advertising boards are placed on the wall behind the track. The wall is decorated with bands of orange tiles.
Each of the orange lampposts has three white balls made of glass and fixed with a silver metal band around the centre to the top of the post.