Paris Metro

Paris is the capital of France. This capital city is one of the most beautiful of the world cities. Paris, also known as the City of Light, is one of the most sought after destinations for a wonderful vacation. Getting around in Paris is easy. There are various efficient modes of public transport. One of the premier modes of public conveyance is the Paris Metro.

The Paris Metro is the train system that operates through a subway. This rapid mass transit system basically operates beneath the ground. Paris Metro runs on 16 lines. The total route length of the Paris Metro is 211 kilometers or 131 miles. Paris Metro is supported by a dense network in central Paris. The architectural design of Paris Metro is influenced by Art Nouveau. The architecture was carried out under Hector Guimard. The Paris Metro has become a hallmark of the city.

The preliminary lines of Paris Metro were inaugurated in the year 1900. Soon, as the First World War broke out, the Paris Metro system was spread to cover more areas. The nucleus network of Paris Metro was all done by the year 1920. During the 1930s, the network of the Paris Metro was extended across the municipal area of the city to the neighborhood suburban areas.

The construction work of Paris Metro was carried under the supervision of Fulgence Bienvenüe. The Paris Metro has a network of nearly 3500 cars that operate in between 380 stations, excluding the RER stations. There are about 87 connecting lines. Paris Metro follows a strict schedule. The network is so convenient that one can find a metro station within 500 meters of any building in Paris. Approximately 6 million commuters trust Paris Metro to reach to their destinations and office. There are about 15,000 employees working with the Paris Metro.