Metro in paris - activities

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.

Did you know that RATP lends umbrellas free of charge?

It's raining and you don't have an umbrella? Did you know that RATP can lend you one? To protect yourself on rainy days, all you have to do is ask at the reception desk of one of the participating stations and pay a deposit, which will be returned to you when you return the umbrella.

Did you know? There are a dozen ghost stations in Paris. Do you know them?

While many Parisians take the metro every day, few are aware that the capital is home to a dozen ghost stations. Operated then finally abandoned or never opened... what are these ghost stations and where are they located in Paris? We tell you all about them.

Did you know? Why is the Tuileries metro station green?

Since June 2023, the Tuileries station on line 1 of the Paris metro has been astonishing with its verdant decor, the work of Cyprien Chabert echoing the Jardin des Tuileries. Note that this decoration is ephemeral and will remain in place until 2030.

Metro line 6 stopped and disruptions on lines 5 and 9 in Paris this Friday, April 28

Paris Metro disrupted this Friday morning, line 6 does not run following the right of withdrawal of drivers. Other lines, such as 5 and 9, are experiencing severe disruptions.

Line 14: a new Noctilien line is being studied to provide connections to Orly

For many months (and for some still), it is no secret that line 14 is closed very regularly, especially on weekday evenings (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) from 10 pm. In addition, there are also whole days or weekends when the line does not operate, in order to carry out the work on its extension to Orly airport.

Line 9 of the Paris metro interrupted this Sunday: what alternatives?

This Sunday, March 12, 2023, traffic is interrupted on line 9 of the Paris metro due to modernization works. So what are the possible alternatives for your journey? We tell you everything.

Paris: what is the priority order for a seat in public transportation?

Pregnant woman, elderly or disabled person… Several groups of people are entitled to claim seats in public transportation. But among them, who is given priority?

Metros and tramways open all night long this Saturday March 14, 2020

Six metro lines and three tramway lines will be open all night long this Saturday March 14, 2020. So far, these night openings are to be discovered experimentally since September 2019.

Paris metro tickets and Navigo pass soon to be available on smartphones

Cardboard metro tickets and Navigo pass are about to disappear for good by summer 2020. The rechargeable and contactless Navigo Easy pass will be available starting June 12, 2019.