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…
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…
Do you know Serge the Rabbit mascot?
Here is the full scoop on Serge the Rabbit, RATP’s passenger safety mascot for the past 49 years.
Do you know the Paris metro signposts?
The metro stations operated by RATP feature a wide variety of distinctive signposts. Some are even unique! Used throughout the network,…
Do you know the Sprague-Thomson trains?
These iconic locomotives spent close to 80 years serving the Paris metro network. Here is a brief introduction.