châtelet
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A busy square in central Paris with a metro and train station
- proper noun
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Place du Châtelet
- The Châtelet is a vibrant area in Paris.
Examples
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The concert hall near Châtelet attracts many visitors each year.
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We took the metro to Châtelet before walking to the river.
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She changed trains at Châtelet to reach her hotel in Paris.
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Have you visited the Châtelet square?
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The tourists gathered at the bustling Place du Châtelet to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
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To transfer to another metro line, you need to go to Châtelet station in central Paris.
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There is a beautiful fountain in the center of Châtelet, making it a popular meeting spot.
Surface Forms
châtelet main
Etymology
Châtelet for the square and metro stop comes from a small châtelet or guardhouse that used to control the city entrance, and the name stayed with the place. That is why the square and transport hub still carry the name Châtelet.