The station Duroc is open in 1930. She paid tribute to Géraud Christophe Michel Duroc Duke of Friuli (1772-1813), General of the Empire, who was aide de camp Bonaparte in Italy and Egypt. He was appointed grand marshal of the palace in 1804. It is the Invalides to the Emperor. The station is located near the ancient gate of the wall Sèvres Farmers General.