Metro Stations

There are 308 metro stations in Paris, currently served by 16 lines. The metro is generally underground, but the RATP network has 26 elevated metro stations placed on viaducts, notably on lines 2 and 6.

The metro extends throughout the Paris intra-muros area, and into certain suburbs of Paris. It is part of the daily life of millions of French people and visitors who come to explore the city. The starting and ending stations of the metros are often gates of Paris, train stations, or highly frequented places in the capital. The entire city is served: you will find metro stations in the most popular and tourist areas, as well as in residential neighborhoods. So, what will be your next destination?

Find a metro station: in Paris, the metro is never far away! Use the Bonjour app to find your metro station. In the city, signs with the words "Métropolitain" or "Métro" indicate the entrance to the station. To facilitate your travels, the most important stations often have multiple entrances and exits.

The first metro line was born in 1900, between Porte Maillot and Porte de Vincennes, after 2 years of work directed by engineer Fulgence Bienvenüe. Does that name ring a bell? You guessed it, it is indeed him that the Montparnasse-Bienvenüe station pays tribute to! At that time, the trains had only three cars and the entire journey on line 1 took 26 minutes! For over 100 years, technology has evolved and the network has expanded to serve the entire capital and welcome over a billion passengers per year.