As part of a major works plan to reduce unemployment in the Paris region, the extension of the metro line from Porte de Saint-Ouen to Carrefour Pleyel was decided on 20 November 1940.

The sites progressed rapidly at first before the German occupation authorities slowed them down before stopping them completely in 1943.

An interactive lighting system was also implemented, especially in the basement of the station, which was the former terminus had therefore had facilities for metro employees that are now unused.

But, following complaints by drivers and the Line 13 users association, the interactive system was closed down after two weeks of operation.

Its name comes from the Pleyel crossroads, where two major road axes historically intersect: the RN 14 and the Route de la Révolte, and, more recently, access ramps to the A86 motorway.

The bevelled white ceramic tiles cover the walls, the vault, the exit tunnels and the outlets of the corridors.

The platforms are equipped with white Motte style seats and the name of the station is inscribed in earthenware in the style of the original CMP on the walls, and in Parisine font on enamelled plaques on the central panels of the platform central.

The advertising frames are special, in brown earthenware and with simple patterns, they are surmounted by the letter "M".