Paris Métro

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ABOVE: Two trains frame a Rodin replica in the Varennes Métro station. INSET: Tile sign on a station wall.

Paris Métro Web links

Practical advice

RATP - Paris Visite
RATP, the public-transportation network of Paris, has a route finder, maps, and other information.

A Railfan's Guide to the Paris Métro
David Pirmann's detailed travelogue includes photos and a list of what makes each line interesting.

History, commentary, and photos

Closed Stations in the Paris Subway System
Learn about Métro stations that are abandoned--or that were built and never used.

Railfaneurope.net Picture Gallery: Paris Métro
Click the subdirectory links to view thumbnails and full-size images.

Paris Métro Etiquette
Paul Jensi wrote this tongue-in-cheek article for Paris Kiosque.

Aroma Therapy for Paris Métro Stations
The Paris transportation authority now perfumes its platforms with special cleaning fluid that contains the fragrances of orange, lemon, and lavender.

Métro Insolit
If you're a railfan who reads French, Clive Lamming's beautifully illustrated book about the Paris Métro deserves a place in your collection.

Amtuir
The Musée des Transports Urbains, Interurbains, et Ruraux has a collection of 170 historic vehicles (some dating back to 1863) that are in storage while the museum waits for a new site and funding.

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Top photo: Copyright © Paris Tourist Office. Photographer: Catherine Balet.
Inset photo: Copyright © Judith Dalman.

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