Créteil–Préfecture station

Créteil–Préfecture station is an elevated station on Line 8 of the Paris Métro in the commune of Créteil.

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

The 40 ha 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 Créteil–L'Échat, serving as its eastern terminus until it was further extended 1.3km east to Pointe du Lac 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.

Access
The station has 2 accesses:


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

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