Do you know the history behind Paris metro seats?
Seats across the Paris metro network, with their distinctive shapes and styles, have always been objects of fascination. Here is a look…
Do 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…
Do you know the friezes in the metro?
Decorative elements, such as friezes, first appeared in corridors in 1900. Acting as a guide, they were created to help passengers…
Do you know about the competition between CMP and Nord-Sud companies?
The Parisian metro was first operated by the CMP company (Compagnie du chemin de fer métropolitain de Paris - Paris metropolitan railway…
Do you know about the vaulted ceilings in the stations?
Although they are not particularly eye-catching to the passenger waiting on the platform, vaulted station…
European Heritage Days (EHD): Discover the RATP Behind the Scenes
The European Heritage Days return on 19 and 20 September 2026. To mark the occasion, RATP invites you to go behind the scenes and…
Well worth a visit!
Take a fresh look at our lines and discover what is truly worth a visit.
Do you know Fulgence Bienvenüe?
Do you know who was behind the creation of the Paris Metro? It was Fulgence Bienvenüe, a visionary engineer who designed and planned…
Do you know Paul Andreu’s work?
In order to better enhance our heritage, former RATP Group CEO Pierre Giraudet called on this renowned…