Named after the place du Châtelet, where the Grand Châtelet stood.
The Grand Châtelet was a fortress that served as a prison and a court under the old regime. It was pulled down in 1802. Today 'Châtelet' often stands for the whole heart of Paris.
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- Place du Châtelet Wikipédia
- Grand Châtelet Wikipédia
- Châtelet (métro de Paris) Wikipédia
- Châtelet station Wikipedia (English)
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