Iconic ticket on one-way trip to transport history as city opts for payment by travelcards and mobiles It has inspired French film-makers and songwriters, proven useful to cannabis smokers and ...

The Paris Métro system could look much different the next time you visit the City of Light. A huge extension to the network called the Grand Paris Express is taking shape in the French capital, and it ...

The prices for metro tickets will almost double from July to September 2024 to help cover the cost of expanding the transport network for the Paris Olympic Games. Millions of visitors are expected in ...

The Parisian Autonomous Transport Administration (RATP) is hiking the price on day-of ticket sales beginning Saturday through Sept. 8. A single fare on the Paris Metro, bus, central regional rail (RER ...

Though it’s one of the oldest subway systems in Europe, the Paris Métro has some sleek, 21st-century stations. Jeffrey Blackler / Alamy Paris’ Métro is one of Europe’s great bargains. Hopping from ...

The Paris Métro has released a “politeness manual” with 12 rules for proper behavior in the city’s underground. The rules were suggested by the Paris public and published online in an effort to keep ...

Who was Hector Guimard? The all-but-forgotten French architect and industrial designer (1867–1942) is responsible for the instantly recognizable entrances Art Nouveau entrances to the Paris Métro, ...

With its twists and turns, lengthy corridors and ghost stations, the Paris Metro is much more than a public transport system — and mastering it can take a fair bit of Parisian know-how. Next stop: ...

Paris Metro fines surprise thousands of tourists every year. Most violations aren’t intentional, they’re simple misunderstandings. The system is strict, and inspectors don’t make exceptions. This ...

Art aficionados, culture vultures and unashamed aesthetes flock to Paris to see some of the best art in the world. From world class paintings, sculptures and architecture the city is bursting with top ...