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Did you know? There are seven Guimard metro kiosks outside Paris. Find out where they are located.

The capital doesn't have a monopoly on Guimard metro kiosks, as seven of them have surprisingly found their way far from the capital, as part of artistic exchanges. Discover their locations around the world!

Transport in Paris and the Île-de-France region: summer 2023 works on the metro, RER and Transilien lines

As is the case every summer, public transport in Paris and the Île-de-France region will be disrupted by major modernization work. Unfortunately for users, this work will affect not only the metro, but also the RER and Transilien trains. Find out more about the detailed schedule and dates of the work scheduled for July and August 2023 on the RATP and SNCF networks.

Did you know? There is a ghost metro station under the Parc des Princes.

Paris-Saint-Germain fans wouldn't have minded a metro station just a stone's throw from the Parc des Princes. But for security reasons, Porte Molitor never opened and is now one of Paris's ghost stations!

Metro line 6 stopped and disruptions on lines 5 and 9 in Paris this Friday, April 28

Paris Metro disrupted this Friday morning, line 6 does not run following the right of withdrawal of drivers. Other lines, such as 5 and 9, are experiencing severe disruptions.

Did you know? Where are the last station manager's offices in the Paris metro?

Today, the surveillance of a metro station takes place out of sight. But until the 1970s, there was a stationmaster's office on the platform! Rare remnants of this feature can still be found at Sèvres-Babylone and Liège stations!

Line 19: a new metro line planned between Nanterre, Argenteuil and Saint-Denis

After lines 15, 16, 17 and 18, a line 19 is now being planned! This future metro would serve the Val-d'Oise, forgotten by the Grand Paris Express, and in particular the cities of Nanterre, Argenteuil and Saint-Denis, by 2040.

Line 14: a new Noctilien line is being studied to provide connections to Orly

For many months (and for some still), it is no secret that line 14 is closed very regularly, especially on weekday evenings (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) from 10 pm. In addition, there are also whole days or weekends when the line does not operate, in order to carry out the work on its extension to Orly airport.

Did you know? This metro stop is the largest ghost station in Paris.

If you squint your eyes as you pass between Strasbourg-Saint-Denis and République stations, you might see the ghostly station of Saint-Martin, the largest of the 12 abandoned stops on the Paris metro!

What you need to know about line 13, the metro line that celebrates its 112th anniversary today

And 112 candles for line 13! The sky-blue line of the Paris metro, which opened on February 26, 1911, has now been operating for more than 110 years between Saint-Denis, Asnières or Gennevilliers and the towns of Châtillon and Montrouge.

Harassment in transport: how to react, who to contact if you are a victim or witness?

Have you ever witnessed or experienced harassment on public transportation in the capital and the Île-de-France region? Very often, we don't know how to react, so here are the numbers and contacts to turn to when faced with such a situation.

Paris: metro line 14 to be entirely closed for several weekends

Hell goes on for all metro line 14 commuters in Paris. Because of the extension works to the Orly airport, the entire purple line will be closed all day for 7 weekends. First weekend the traffic will be interrupted? On Saturday January 28 and Sunday 29, 2023.

Cluny - La Sorbonne: a ghost station for 49 years, here's why it's finally reopened

Located on line 10 of the Paris metro, Cluny - La Sorbonne was a notorious ghost station for almost 50 years. But do you know why this station finally reopened in 1988? We tell you!

Line 11 of the Paris metro: evening traffic interrupted for 9 months

Bad news for regular users of line 11 of the Paris metro. Due to the extension to the East, traffic on the famous brown line will be interrupted three nights a week, from December 20, 2022 to September 28, 2023. We tell you everything.

Paris: discover the Paris metro's longest hidden connection

The Paris metro is so vast that many hidden connections are concealed throughout the network. And the longest connection isn't even indicated in the metro, at Saint-Augustin station on line 9!

Paris: what is the priority order for a seat in public transportation?

Pregnant woman, elderly or disabled person… Several groups of people are entitled to claim seats in public transportation. But among them, who is given priority?

The most astonishing metro stations in Paris: the highest, the deepest...

Paris metro stations hide some amazing features that you'd never suspect when you take the train. Find out which metro station is the highest, the deepest or the least crowded!

Thunderstorms: where does the water pouring into metro stations go?

Numerous videos showing the flooding of metro stations were posted on social networks during the heavy storms of August 16, 2022. But do you know how this water is evacuated?

Paris: the Marx Dormoy metro station under renovation unveils remnants from the 1960’s

The renovation of the Marx Dormoy metro line 12 station in Paris unveils remnants from the 1960’s. when commuting on the RATP network, stop by this station in the 18th arrondissement, on the platform towards Aubervilliers to enjoy the station’s historic walls, uncovered until September 30, 2022.

Paris Accor Arena: how to get to the venue? What you need to know before you come

The immense Paris Bercy venue, renamed the Accor Arena de Paris since autumn 2015, goes to great lengths to entertain you every year by hosting incredible musical, sporting and even comedy events. If you're planning to go there soon, then here's all the practical info you need to get to the Accor Arena, whether you opt for public transport or the car.

How to get to the Stade de France What you need to know before you come

Every year, the Stade de France hosts a wide range of sporting and musical events. Located in Seine-Saint-Denis, the Stade de France is easily accessible by any means of transport. If you're planning to visit in the near future, here's some practical advice. Here's everything you need to know before coming to the Stade de France.