La Rose
City
Marseille
Metro line
1
La Rose metro station
Located in Marseille‘s 13th arrondissement, La Rose metro station plays a crucial role in the city’s transport network.
Located close to the boulevard de La Rose, the station plays a key role as a gateway to the heart of Marseille. It serves a densely populated area, providing a convenient means of transport for residents of La Rose, Saint-Just, Les Caillols and other neighboring districts. Thanks to its connection with many bus lines, the station also gives passengers easy access to other parts of the city.
La Rose station offers a range of services to meet passengers’ needs. It has automatic ticket machines for buying and recharging tickets, providing a convenient solution for metro users. There are also information panels and maps of the city in the concourse, making it easier for passengers to find their way around. In terms of accessibility, the station is equipped with lifts and ramps for people with reduced mobility, ensuring easy access for all users.
The station is above ground and has three entrances, one of which is accessible via a shopping arcade. The ticket office is on the ground floor and the platforms are on a viaduct accessible by escalators and then stairs.
The station is decorated with garnet and white panels on the platforms, which are covered by white canopies supported by pink pillars. Black low walls acting as balcony barriers are located at the southern end. Bay windows are located on the upper level between the ground floor and the platforms.
Inauguration of the station
The station was inaugurated in 1977 when line 1 was extended to the south of Marseille.
Where does its name come from?
La Rose station takes its name from the Marseille district of La Rose.
Where to go from La Rose ?
La Rose metro station is one of the termini of line 1 of the Marseille metro. This line runs to La Fourragère via La Timone, Castellane, Gare Saint-Charles and the Vieux Port.
A number of bus routes pass through La Rose metro station: 1, 2, 3, 4, 48, 5, 11, 27, 142, 143, 144, 145, 42 and 83.
What’s nearby ?
Near La Rose metro station, there are :
- the Château-Gombert technology park;
- many shops;
- Stéphane Mallarmé and Jean Giono secondary schools;
- Lycée Antonin Artaud;
- the Polytech school.