Paris metro

October 31 protest in Paris: route changed by the Council of State—what areas are affected?

The Paris march will ultimately run from Porte de Bagnolet to Porte de Charenton via the boulevards des Maréchaux this Saturday, October 31, 2026. The Conseil d’État has reinstated the ban on the Bastille–Nation route: here are the areas affected and the transport disruptions announced.

Curfew in Paris: what alternatives are there to changing trains at République and Châtelet on October 31?

According to the RATP, transfers will be affected at République from 9 a.m., then at Châtelet and Les Halles from 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Other stations, including Strasbourg–Saint-Denis and Pyramides, will also close. Here’s what you need to know about the line changes to expect and alternative routes for getting around Paris.

Curfew in Paris: station closures to expect on your journey home on November 1

A curfew will come into effect from 11 p.m. at République and Les Halles in Paris this Sunday, November 1, 2026. After station closures were announced on Saturday, the RATP has yet to confirm whether they will be repeated tonight. Here’s what you need to know to plan your journey home by metro and RER.

October 24 protest in Paris: route, newly closed stations, what you need to know

The October 24, 2026, march in Paris will proceed from Porte d’Italie to Porte de Vincennes along the Boulevards des Maréchaux, with metro stations closed, Line 1 shut down on the Vincennes side, and tram line T3 suspended.

Paris protest on October 22: Metro stations closed

Several Paris metro stations will close from 10 a.m. this Thursday, October 22, 2026, due to a protest by high school and university students, even though the demonstration is banned and as a security precaution. Bastille, Place d’Italie, Saint-Paul... The list of affected stations and the impact on connections.

Paying for a metro ride with your bank card: how much do these special tickets cost?

It's a small revolution long awaited by commuters: soon you’ll be able to pay your bus or metro ticket directly with your bank card. No more passes! But these tickets won’t cost the same as the others…

Metro strike: service disrupted on one Paris line this Friday — what to expect

This Friday, April 24, 2026, local industrial action is disrupting service on Metro line 13, with delays expected throughout the day. Here’s what to expect.

Why did the Liège station on Line 13 change its name after the war?

Liège station stands apart from any other. With its asymmetric platforms and murals celebrating Belgium, this stop on Line 13 hides a turbulent history, a symbol of a heroic resistance that operated part-time for years.

Metro Line 13: service disrupted on certain Sundays through the end of the year, dates to be announced.

Line 13 is being modernized, but that inevitably means construction work! To pave the way for the arrival of new metro trains, line 13 commuters will face some works and Sunday closures through the end of 2026.

Line 12 of the Metro: evening service suspended from 10 p.m. on the affected days through August.

Bad news for Line 12 commuters! The metro will face evening service interruptions starting at 10 p.m., for several months, until August 2026, to make way for the arrival of the new trains. Here’s everything you need to know.

Transportation: why Line 14 still has to undergo construction work even though the extension is finished.

Line 14 commuters thought they were done with the works, but it’s not finished yet! A few evenings and weekends will still be affected, as the line continues to modernize and to integrate features ahead of the Grand Paris Express.

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!

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.

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!

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?

Hailstorm: flooding in Paris, some metro stations closed

Several metro stations in the capital were forced to close after flash floods caused by a violent hailstorm on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Find out which lines were affected.

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.

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

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?

Paris: Concorde metro station reopens ahead of schedule on line 12

No more hassles for line 12 users! While Concorde metro station had already reopened at the beginning of September on lines 1 and 8, it had remained closed on the green line since May. Finally, it reopened much earlier than the September 21 date announced.