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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

Navigo Pass price increase in January 2025: what you need to know

The price of the monthly Navigo Pass will rise by 2.8% from January 2025, from €86.40 to €88.80. This increase, confirmed on November 28, 2024, is part of a financial agreement between Île-de-France Mobilités and the government providing for regular increases until 2031.

Line 14: new works planned, find out the timetable for closures

Bad news for users of line 14 of the Paris metro. On this famous purple line, RATP is announcing further modernization work up to and including August 8. Find out more about the schedule for this work, currently scheduled to run until summer 2025.

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?

November 11, 2024 in Paris: metro stations closed this Monday

This November 11, 2024, several ceremonies are being held in Paris to mark the 106th anniversary of the signing of the First World War Armistice. As a result, RATP has announced the closure of several metro stations this Monday due to these commemorations. We tell you all about it.

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.

2024 Olympics: six Paris metro stations change names to pass the baton to Los Angeles

On this rainy morning, six Paris metro stations added a little sunshine to our day, renamed for a day to pass the baton to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games!

80th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris: Denfert-Rochereau station closed this Sunday, August 25

Due to the numerous commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris this Sunday, August 25, Denfert-Rochereau station will close at 1pm, on both metro lines and RER B.

Heritage Days 2024: discover the secrets and hidden places of the RATP in Paris (75)

RATP is taking part in the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) with a network-wide journey to discover the metro in a fun way. Activities, exclusive experiences, tours... See you in Paris on September 21 and 22, 2024!

Info Metro RER trains, closures, works and demonstrations in Paris this Tuesday December 3, 2024

In the blink of an eye, you'll have access to all the information you need about traffic in Paris, updated in real time. RATP Metro RER and Transilien, roadworks, traffic, major events and demonstrations, we give you all the practical information you need to know before going out in Paris this Tuesday December 3, 2024.

Paris metro: what do the zones correspond to and how to choose the right package?

The price of a Paris metro pass or season ticket varies according to the zones in which you wish to travel. But what do these zones correspond to, and which pass should you choose depending on where you're going? We explain.

Paris 2024: 17 metro stations closed on July 18 ahead of the opening ceremony

Decidedly, don't plan to travel too close to the Seine, around the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as 17 metro and RER stations will be closed from July 18!

D-0 before Champs-Elysées station closes

It's almost time to say goodbye to Champs-Elysées station for a few weeks, due to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. From July 20, we'll have to find alternatives!

Line 14: you'll have to pay more to take the metro to Orly airport

If you're planning to take the metro to Orly, you'll have to pay a few extra euros, as you'll need a special ticket! However, this does not apply to holders of a Navigo pass.

Place de la Concorde closed to traffic from June 1st: cars, bikes and pedestrians

From this Saturday 1ᵉʳ June at 6am, the Place de la Concorde will be completely closed to vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian traffic. A notable change that we're going to have to integrate to avoid getting stuck in bypass traffic.

Transport: three line extensions soon to be inaugurated in the Île-de-France region

Several major changes are in store for public transport in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, with the forthcoming inauguration of three much-anticipated line extensions on both the metro and RER. We tell you all about it!

Transport: three metro lines interrupted over the weekend of April 20-21

The weekend of April 20 and 21, 2024 promises to be a complicated one on the Parisian rails, with three metro lines either fully or partially interrupted. So you'll need to plan ahead and find other alternatives!

Metro: these offences are punishable by a fine on public transport

Smoking in the metro or not having a ticket may well get you fined, but there are many other offences, often linked to common sense, that you should be aware of before entering a station.

The RATP Grand Prix de Poésie 2024 is back - get your poems in!

The RATP Grand Prix de Poésie returns in 2024! Open to all, this RATP-initiated competition awaits your poems until April 1, with the prize of a text displayed in the Paris metro during the two summer months.