Fourteen main lines now exist. The newest, Line 14, is operated electronically, while the trains of all other lines are operated by conductors.

The Métro’s trains are quieter than most such vehicles, because they have rubber tires, not metal runners. Line 14 is operated electronically, while the trains of all other lines have conductors.

There more than 300 Métro stops, which means most destinations are only a short walk from the nearest station.

The Metro lines close from about 1:15am-5:30am. The time of the last and first trains vary for each line and are usually marked on overhead signs on station platforms, underneath the name of the line and station. (Note: In French, time is usually written with an “h” meaning “hour” – so 1h05 means 1:05 am.)

Strikes happen from time to time, so keep informed. To do this, and to get schedules and other information, visit the RATP’s official website at ratp.fr.