A historic partner of the European Heritage Days, the RATP once again offers a rich and exciting program this year. Join us on the weekend of September 21-22, 2024, to discover the history of Parisian transportation and the behind-the-scenes workings of various locations and professions within the company.
In 2024, the theme chosen by the Ministry of Culture, the event organizer, is the heritage of routes, networks, and connections. This provides the perfect occasion for the RATP to celebrate its 75th anniversary! Check out the program below and remember to register on September 10 and 17, 2024!
Our European Heritage Days
Heritage Tours
- Guided Tours on the Network: Two routes revealing the treasures and secrets of the Paris metro – registration required
- Rides on Vintage Buses: Departing from the Maison de la RATP, 189 rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris – no registration required
- Visit to the Archives in Saint Germain-en-Laye: A collection of numerous precious documents, showcasing the history of transportation in the Île-de-France region (including metro maps and tickets from all periods, posters, photos, etc.) – registration required
- Presentation of the Iconic Sprague Train Car: Classified as a historical monument (Paris 16th arrondissement) – registration required
Behind-the-Scenes Visits
- Visit to the Central Command and Control Post (PCC) and Station Command Post (PCS) of Line 5 (Paris 4th arrondissement) – registration required
- Visit to the T3A Tramway Maintenance and Storage Site (SMR) (Paris 15th arrondissement) – registration required
- Visit to the Malakoff Bus Center (Malakoff 92) – registration required
- Visit to the Flandre Bus Center (Pantin 93) – registration required
- Visit to the Cinema Station (Paris 20th arrondissement) – registration required
Activities at the Maison de la RATP
Location: Maison de la RATP, 189 rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris
Access: No registration required – Free entry
Rapée Space
- Exhibition of historical uniforms
- Visit the Sprague train car
- Family workshops
- Appearance of the mascot Serge the Rabbit
Centenary Space
- VR headset experience featuring Serge the Rabbit
- Tramway driving simulator
- MS61 video game
You can also enjoy the "RATP La Ligne" boutique and a photo opportunity in front of a vintage bus!
How to Register
To register for the European Heritage Days at the RATP, visit this page on the following dates:
- Wave 1: Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at noon
- Wave 2: Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at noon
Please note that the time slots for visits usually fill up very quickly, so mark these dates in your calendar!
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