Metro

The RATP's 2026 Poetry Grand Prix: Send in your poems for a chance to be displayed in the metro

The RATP Poetry Grand Prix returns in 2026! Open to everyone, this competition launched by the RATP is accepting your poems from March 10 to April 13. The winning piece will be displayed in the Paris metro during the two summer months.

Subway, RER, Transilien: disruptions and maintenance work scheduled during these winter holidays

Work scheduled to take place on Paris and Île-de-France public transport networks during the winter break. The impact? Disruptions are expected on the metro, RER, and Transilien lines from February 21 to March 8, 2026, inclusive. Here’s everything you need to know.

Transport: Soon, it will be possible to reach Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport by train.

In 2030, travelers will be able to reach Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport directly from the northern suburbs of Paris via the metro, thanks to the upcoming launch of Line 17. This new extension of the Grand Paris Express will connect Saint-Denis – Pleyel to Le Mesnil-Amelot, with a stop at the airport. Here’s what you need to know.

Did you know? An astonishing mosaic of Gutenberg can be found in this metro station on Line 4.

In the Saint-Germain-des-Prés station, away from the stark white corridors, lies a stunning mosaic dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg and the history of printing. An unexpected artistic pause before catching the metro!

Paris: Full Details of New Year’s 2026 Nighttime Transportation Services

Are you planning to ring in the New Year and celebrate all night from Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to Thursday, January 1, 2026? Good news—many metro, RER, and Transilien lines will stay open throughout the night of December 31! Check out the stations and train stations that will remain accessible all night long for New Year’s Eve 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France.

A further fare increase for the Navigo pass confirmed, with price hikes scheduled for 2026

The monthly Navigo pass will surpass €90 starting January 1, 2026. The Île-de-France Mobilités Board of Directors has approved a fare increase.

Transport in Paris and Île-de-France: summer 2026 works on the metro, RER and tramway

As every summer, public transport in Paris and Île-de-France will be disrupted due to major modernization works. Unfortunately for users, these works are expected to affect the metro, RER, and tramway. Check out the detailed schedule and dates for these works, which are planned for June, July, and August 2026 on the RATP and SNCF networks.

Summer 2026 work on metro line 12: service interrupted for ten days on half of the line

As every summer, transportation disruptions are expected in 2026, particularly on metro line 12 from mid-July to the end of the month, due to modernization work. Which stations will be closed?

Line 8: partial closure of the line for one week for works in summer 2026

Line 8 of the Paris metro is scheduled to close for works between Balard and Concorde for one week, from August 20 to 27, 2026, to prepare for the arrival of the new MF19 equipment. Nine stations will be affected by this scheduled interruption on the Île-de-France network.

End of paper tickets: how to travel when visiting Paris, alternative solutions

Since November 5, 2025, paper tickets have been phased out in stations and train stations in the Paris region. This may be unsettling for travelers passing through the capital. Whether you're a tourist or an occasional visitor, we'll guide you through the different options. Rest assured, between the Passe Navigo Easy, Liberté+, the Île-de-France Mobilités app, and contactless payment on buses, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to getting around Paris. Follow the guide to find out which options are the most affordable for your needs.

Halloween 2025 in the metro and RER: scary surprises and family entertainment

To celebrate Halloween, the RATP has come up with a few activities to scare its passengers and delight children until November 2, 2025, including creepy sound effects and candy giveaways in the metro and RER!

Paris transport: when will the new trains be installed on the oldest metros?

Île-de-France Mobilités has launched the deployment of the MF19, the new metro model designed to modernize half of the Paris network. These state-of-the-art trains will gradually replace the old ones on lines 7bis, 3bis, 13, 12, 8, 3 and 7. Find out the dates for your line!

Last days to visit Station K, Noisy-le-Grand's abandoned metro station, before the work begins

Beneath the ground in Noisy-le-Grand lies an abandoned metro station, Station K, which was supposed to be futuristic when it was created in 1991. It never saw the light of day, but will soon be renovated into a lively third place. You can visit it until November 2, 2025, before work begins.

Transport in Paris: how to get to Roissy and Orly airports?

Strikes, protests, and construction work complicate access to Roissy and Orly. Taxis, RER, buses, carpooling: discover all the practical solutions.

Demonstrations in Paris: Châtelet and Châtelet - Les Halles stations closed on September 10

Due to the industrial action taking place in Paris on September 10, 2025, and on the orders of the Préfecture de police, the Châtelet, Châtelet - Les Halles, and Les Halles stations will not be served.

Metro line 6 interrupted after serious accident at Bercy

A serious accident disrupted traffic on line 6 of the Paris metro this Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Traffic has been interrupted between Daumesnil and Place d'Italie since 8:30 a.m., with an estimated resumption at 10:30 a.m.

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.