Créteil–Préfecture (; 'Créteil–Prefecture') is an elevated station on Line 8 of the Paris Métro in the suburban commune of Créteil.

Its name refers to the nearby prefecture (administrative headquarters of the department) of the Val-de-Marne.

The Créteil Lake opened nearby in 1970 in place of a former quarry.

History The station opened on 10 September 1974 as part of the line's extension from , serving as its eastern terminus until it was further extended 1.3km east to on 8 October 2011.

In 2019, the station was used by 4,663,191 passengers, making it the 91st busiest of the Métro network out of 302 stations.

In 2020, the station was used by 2,778,189 passengers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, making it the 62nd busiest of the Métro network out of 304 stations.

In 2021, the station was used by 3,330,602 passengers, making it the 92nd busiest of the Métro network out of 304 stations.

Passenger services

Access The station has 2 accesses:

Access 1: Préfecture Centre Commercial Créteil–Soleil Access 2: avenue du Docteur Paul Casalis Le Mont-Mesly

Station layout Platform levelWestbound← toward Centre trackNo regular serviceEastbound toward →1FMezzanineStreet level

Platforms Créteil–Préfecture is an elevated station with a particular arrangement specific to the stations serving or had served as a terminus. It has three tracks and two island platforms. Only the outer two tracks are in regular use.

Nearby Créteil Soleil Créteil town hall (Hôtel de Ville) Lac de Créteil Maison des arts et de la culture de Créteil

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References

Roland, Gérard (2003). Stations de métro. D’Abbesses à Wagram. Éditions Bonneton.

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