Metro line 2 : a line and its history
Do you know the history of Paris’ metro line 2 and that it was commissioned in 1900 ? Embark with us on this railway adventure.
Are you familiar with 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…
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…
Are you familiar with... 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…
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…
Did you know about vaulted station ceilings?
Although they are not particularly eye-catching to the passenger waiting on the platform, vaulted station…
See you on 20 and 21 September 2025 for the 42nd edition of European Heritage Days
Want to discover what goes on behind the scenes at RATP?
From 20 to 21 September, come and experience European Heritage Days in a…
Well worth a visit!
Take a fresh look at our lines and discover what is truly worth a visit.
Discover our heritage
For more than a century the history of public transport has been woven into the historical tapestry of the Paris region and its…
