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Cinema loves RATP

Each year, over fifty film shoots take place on the RATP’s networks.

From the Eiffel Tower to Guimard’s metro entrances


Cinema loves RATP. The metro, RER, bus or tram are often essential locations for directors and screenwriters shooting in Paris. Showing the city’s public transport network is like showing the Eiffel Tower or the Champs-Elysées – it helps to situate the film in time and space. Over fifty short and full-length films are shot in the RATP’s networks each year.

It is noticeable that the vast majority of directors and screenwriters who set their films in Paris shoot scenes on public transport. All cinematic genres are represented: period dramas, comedies, action movies, love stories and more.

RATP is regularly approached by production companies wanting to shoot their movies or adverts in the RATP’s networks.

Cinema loves RATP

Each year, over fifty film shoots take place on the RATP’s networks.

A bout portant: interview with film director Fred Cavayé

The film A bout portant released on 1 December, 2010 was partly shot in RATP surroundings (metro, bus, buildings). The director tells us more.

Unforgettable scenes

From simple shots to longer sequences inside trains or buses, a number of film makers have shot unforgettable scenes on the RATP’s networks.

Where to film at RATP

RATP offers a wide variety of historical and contemporary locations and equipment for use in film shoots.

Filming procedure

Our film location business is aimed at professionals. It is managed by the RATP’s communication department.

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