You won't be able to escape!Halloween arrives this Tuesday, October 31, 2023, with its share of spooky entertainment. On this day, children - and adults too - don't hesitate to bring out their most horrific costumes: zombies, skeletons, vampires or mummies... to each his own.
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While parties and other events are multiplying in Paris this October 31, some are redoubling their efforts to be original. Such is the case with RATP, which this morning began broadcasting special announcements in several stations on line 1, linking La Défense to Vincennes.
At " Palais-Royal " station, line 1 users can hear an announcement modified for the occasion: " We are arriving at the domain of Belphégor, Palais-Royal - Musée du Louvre ", with a rather eerie host voice and the sound of a door closing in the background.
At the " Gare de Lyon " station, piano notes and crows cawing accompany the announcement: " Here we are at Gare de Lyon, so don't forget your bags, magic wands or pumpkins!
To mark the occasion, RATP has shared on its Soundcloud the 4 special announcements imagined for Halloween and broadcast on line 1 this Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Check them out!
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Why do we celebrate Halloween? Meaning and origins
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