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"Un métro + beau" : The metro stations modernization program

A new phase of modernization and renovation of the Paris Metro spaces has been underway since 1998: here’s everything you need to know about...
Network modernisation

Discover the RATP La Ligne Merchandise Collection

Looking for a unique souvenir or gift, "made by RATP"? Discover our RATP La Ligne merchandise collection, available online and and at Galeri...
Daily life

Annonces sonores : comment ça marche ?

Dans les stations, sur les quais ou à bord des rames, l’identité sonore de la RATP permet aux voyageurs d’identifier rapidement – instinctiv...
Daily life

RATP launches its TikTok channel!

Discover RATP now on the TikTok social network! You can expect: challenges, a focus on RATP jobs, quizzes, rides on our lines and much mor...

Daily life

On board metro driver Naïma’s cab

Naïma, a driver on line 4 of the Île-de-France metro network, takes up the microphone every day to inform passengers and brighten up their...

Daily life

Do you know how Paris metro signposts have evolved?

RATP metro stations have very different signposts, some of which are quite unique!  They are used throughout the network to indicate ...

Daily life

A day with Manuel, bus depot site manager

Originally a maintenance mechanic, Manuel is now site manager at the Les Lilas bus depot. Discover his daily life....

A day with…

Did you know about unusual metro entrances ?

The station entrances designed by Hector Guimard in the early 20th century are emblematic of the Paris metro. But his cast iron fences and...

Daily life

Did you know about the competition between CMP and Nord-Sud?

The Parisian metro was first operated by the CMP company (Compagnie du chemin de fer métropolitain de Paris - Paris metropolitan railway c...

Daily life