Sainte-Marguerite-Dromel

Sainte-Marguerite-Dromel metro station

The Sainte-Marguerite Dromel metro station is on line 2 of the Marseille metro, in the city’s 9th arrondissement. It is close to the Mazargues district and the Sainte-Marguerite hospital.

Sainte-Marguerite Dromel station was inaugurated in September 1984 when Marseille metro line 2 was extended southwards. It is named after two adjacent streets: rue Sainte-Marguerite and rue Dromel.

Alain Amedeo is the station’s architect.

The station has been accessible to people with reduced mobility since June 2019, with the installation of elevators to access the platforms. Along with Gèze, it is one of only two stations on line 2 to be equipped this way.

Station inauguration

Sainte-Marguerite-Dromel metro station was inaugurated in 1986.

Where does the name come from ?

The Sainte-Marguerite Dromel metro station takes its name from two adjacent streets located nearby. Rue Sainte-Marguerite is a Marseilles street that runs through the 9th arrondissement, while Rue Dromel is also a neighboring street to the station. The names of Marseille metro stations are generally chosen according to the streets, neighborhoods or points of interest in the immediate vicinity of the station, which explains why the name “Sainte-Marguerite Dromel” has been assigned to this specific station.

Where to go from Sainte-Marguerite-Dromel ?

From Marseille’s Sainte-Marguerite Dromel metro station, you can get to many places of interest. Here are a few popular destinations accessible from this station:

1. Hôpital Sainte-Marguerite: The station is close to the Hôpital Sainte-Marguerite, making it a convenient access point for visitors and medical staff.
2. Parc de la Maison Blanche: Just a few steps from the station, you’ll find the Parc de la Maison Blanche, a pleasant green space for strolling, exercising or simply relaxing.
3. Stade Vélodrome: Take metro line 2 to the famous Stade Vélodrome, home of the Olympique de Marseille soccer team. The Rond-Point du Prado station, just a few stops away, is the closest point of access to the stadium.
4. Downtown Marseille: taking the metro from Sainte-Marguerite Dromel and transferring to one of the stations on line 2, you can easily reach downtown Marseille, where you’ll find many tourist attractions, shops, restaurants and museums.
5. Plages du Prado: using metro line 2 and getting off at Rond-Point du Prado station, you can access the Prado beaches, which are among the most popular in Marseille.

These destinations are just a selection of those available from the Sainte-Marguerite Dromel metro station. Using the connections with other metro lines and nearby bus routes, you can get to many of Marseille’s other districts and attractions.

Many public transport lines pass through this metro station: buses 15, 15S, 16, 16S, 17, 24, 46, 46S, 47, 48, 48T, 73 and 518.

What’s nearby ?

Near the Sainte-Marguerite Dromel metro station in Marseille, you’ll find several amenities and points of interest. Here are just a few:

1. Hôpital Sainte-Marguerite: Located just a few minutes’ walk from the station, Hôpital Sainte-Marguerite is a major medical care facility.
2. Parc de la Maison Blanche: Right next to the station is the Parc de la Maison Blanche, a pleasant green space with gardens, playgrounds and picnic areas.
3. Bonneveine shopping center: Around 10 minutes’ walk from the station, you’ll find the Bonneveine shopping center. It offers a variety of stores, restaurants, cinemas and other amenities.
4. Stade Vélodrome: Accessible using metro line 2, the Stade Vélodrome is home to Olympique de Marseille. It’s just a few stops from the Sainte-Marguerite Dromel station.
5. Quartier de Mazargues: This residential neighborhood is close to the station. Here you’ll find local shops, cafés, restaurants and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere.
6. Plages du Prado: Take metro line 2 and get off at the Rond-Point du Prado station to reach the Prado beaches, where you can enjoy sun, sea and water sports.

These points of interest and amenities near Sainte-Marguerite Dromel station offer residents and visitors a range of options for entertainment, relaxation and daily needs.