Every journey starts somewhere...

Visitors studying the Paris Metro network map outside Montparnasse–Bienvenüe Metro station before beginning their journey around Paris.

Before stepping onto a Paris Metro train, there's usually one important moment: deciding on your route. Whether it's your first visit or your tenth, spending a minute looking at the network map, whether online or physically, can save time and make travelling around the city much easier.

These images are still a common sight in the city people checking the map, planning their route and getting ready to discover Paris. It's still a familiar sight outside Metro stations across the city and a reminder that every Paris adventure begins with a simple decision about where to head next.

One of the reasons the Paris Metro feels so accessible is that you're rarely far from a station. With more than 300 stations across the network, most places in central Paris are only a short walk from a Metro entrance, making it one of the easiest major cities in the world to explore without a car.

Planning your own trip? Our Paris Metro Guide explains everything from tickets and routes to practical tips for getting around the city with confidence.



Images: Porter Scott

Happy Monday everyone!

“Every journey begins somewhere — in Paris, it often begins underground.”


Part of the “Metro Mondays” Series

Each Monday, we travel beneath Paris — tracing its stories, moods, and motion through the tunnels that carry the week into being.

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