[8] The opening date was eventually pushed back to mid-2019, then again to spring 2022 due to various administrative and technical problems as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.

The station opened as part of the 2.8km second phase of the extension of line 12 from Porte de la Chapelle to Mairie d’Aubervilliers on 31 May 2022.

[8] After the death of French Martinican poet Aimé Césaire in 2008, officials wanted to name a métro station after him.

The design uses white corrugated metal panels on the walls, and large circular light fittings – a similar concept was also used at Barbara and Bagneux–Lucie Aubrac stations on Line 4.

[12] The station's external accesses and surroundings were designed by Marc Aurel, with fine curves made of brass.