Metro

Transport in Ile-de-France, everything that's new for the start of the 2025 school year

A new-generation metro, Europe's first urban cable car, reinforced buses and the end of the cardboard ticket: back-to-school 2025 transforms Île-de-France's transport system. From September to December, Île-de-France Mobilités is rolling out major innovations for the region's 12 million users.

Metro: how long are cardboard tickets still valid? Their end date in 2025

In a few months' time, the traditional "tickets cartons" will be disappearing from circulation in the Ile-de-France transport system. Since the end of the carnet, their replacement has been accelerating, but what should you do if you still have some left?

Imagine R Navigo Pass price increase in September 2025: what you need to know

The Navigo Imagine R pass will see a further price increase from September 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year. This increase applies to all passes for young people in the Paris region, and we take stock of the situation.

Paris metro line 8: traffic disrupted due to construction work

Line 8 users, you're in for a bumpy ride on the metro this summer! Summer roadworks are back in full swing, with line closures on certain sections, particularly in August! We tell you all about it.

July 14, 2025 in Paris: Traffic and parking restrictions for the fireworks display

Bastille Day is being celebrated in Paris this Monday, July 14, 2025, and the fireworks display fired from the Eiffel Tower is causing traffic restrictions, lane closures and parking restrictions. Here's the lowdown.

Peak heat: metro, RER, streetcar... air-conditioned transport lines for cool travel

Travelling on public transport can be difficult in these hot weather conditions. To help you travel more comfortably, here's a summary of the metro, RER and streetcar lines that are air-conditioned.

Thunderstorms and flooding: where does the water that flows into metro stations go?

During heavy thunderstorms, subway stations are sometimes flooded, with water seeping down in torrents. But do you know how this water is evacuated?

Transport: more metro services at weekends, lines concerned

In recent months, an increase in metro ridership has been noted at weekends, so Île-de-France Mobilités has decided to reinforce its daytime and evening service, initially on a few lines, before rolling it out across the board.

Easter vacations 2025: disruptions expected on the metro and RER systems

There are bound to be disruptions on public transport in Paris and the Ile-de-France during the Easter vacations. Find out now about the closures and work scheduled on the metro and RER from Saturday April 12 to Sunday April 27, 2025.

A comedy club to discover... in the Paris metro

The Métro Comedy Club, founded by Adrien Audo, Moïse Tha Malice and Sin, transforms Paris metro trains into ephemeral comedy clubs before taking to the stage! If you're lucky, you might bump into them in a Parisian metro station.

RATP: Serge the Rabbit replaced by Pikachu for Pokemon Day

To mark Pokemon Day, RATP has announced, via the official account of Serge Le Lapin (you know, the subway mascot who gets his fingers stuck in the door), that he will be replaced for the day by Pikachu. Look out for it on the trains this February 27!

Did you know? Line 14 existed long before the current version, in the 1930s.

Before line 14 became the modern, fast metro we know today, another metro with the same number existed in the 1930s, before being attached to line 13 forty years later.

Escape Hunt's breathtaking escape game in the metropolis

ATTENZIONE PICKPOCKET! Fans of puzzles and the Paris metro (yes, there are some...) are invited to Escape Hunt to discover a most "Parisian" room, Poursuite dans le métropolitain. An adventure that will take you into the underground world of the metro, in search of loot stolen by pickpockets. Are you up to the challenge?

Did you know: what do the names written on the roofs of Line 1 subways represent?

Take a look at the ceilings of Line 1's subway trains: you'll see a litany of names. Who are these people decorating the train ceiling? We explain.

Line 14: new works planned for 2025, timetable for closures

Bad news for users of line 14 of the Paris metro. On this famous purple line, RATP is announcing new modernization work for 2025. Find out more about the timetable for future traffic interruptions and closures.

Christmas entertainment in the metro: Glacière station turns into a ski resort

For the festive season, RATP has planned a host of Christmas activities on its metro and RER network, with decorated stations, gift distribution and charity events.

Why is the Champs-Elysées metro station closed on Thursday December 12 and Friday December 13?

On Thursday December 12 and Friday December 13, 2024, the Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau station will not be accessible to Paris metro users due to a ceremony on the avenue.

Métro-Train-RER one-way ticket at €2.50: everything you need to know before the January 1 changeover

From January 1, 2025, a one-way ticket costing €2.50 will replace the current fares for all metro, RER and regional train journeys in Paris and the Île-de-France region, regardless of the number of zones crossed. The new fare simplifies the system by reducing the number of existing combinations, making transport more accessible and easier to understand. Will the old tickets still be usable? How can you pay the lowest fare? We take a look. Airport tickets

Did you know: why is it always windy in Paris metro stations?

Draughts in the corridors of the Paris metro are commonplace. But why is there so much wind in the capital's basements? We explain.

Transport: is the noise on Paris metro lines dangerous for your ears?

Regular users of line 13 are well aware of the unpleasant noise of this metro. Particularly noisy, are the decibels recorded on certain sections dangerous for your eardrums in the long run?