The underground station opened on 2 April 1971.
It is situated in the 20th arrondissement, on the place of a gate of the former 19th century city wall, constructed by Thiers.
Porte de Bagnolet is served by the metro line 3.
Escalator and stairs from the platform towards the exit.
In front of the escalator is an area with raised circles.
The walls of the corridors are tiled in white rectangular tiles with a raised centre.
At about shoulder-height they are topped by a row of brown border tiles with flower detail.
The tracks lie between the two platforms.
The edge of the platforms is marked with a thick white line and a row of plastic tiles with raised centres.
The station name is in white upper and lower case letters on a blue plasticised sign.
The cappuccino coloured tiles are placed vertical.
Below the sign is a white ceramic frame for advertising RATP sponsored local events.
The walls are tiled in brown. The ceiling is painted in white.
The red plastic seats are in front of the advertising boards which are framed in grey metal.