Chemin de fer is a French phrase meaning "railway" or "railroad". Literally, "iron path."

Where was the chemin de fer built?

Paris à Rouen

Construction began in 1841 under the orders of engineer Joseph Locke and with the help of British workers. Inauguration of the line was on 9 May 1843.

When was the chemin de fer made?

The Chemins de fer du Nord (French: Compagnie des chemins de fer du Nord or CF du Nord), (English: Northern Railway Company) often referred to simply as the Nord company, was a rail transport company created in September 1845, in Paris, France.