Paris subwayFrench words: Métro de Parisalternative words: Paris underground, Metro de Paris, Metro, Paris metro keywords: paris , paris suburb , transport related topics: RER , RATP related web sites: http://www.ratp.fr explanation: In order to ease an urban congestion, Paris decided to build its own subway in 1897 after that of London. The first line was opened in 1900 for the occasion of an universal exposition of Paris between Porte de Maillot and Porte de Vincennes. In 1935, Paris had already 13 subway lines and subsequent extensions were toward the nearest suburban areas. A full automatic 14th subway line was added in 1998. The total length of the subway is at 208km, including suburban areas, and the number of stations is 301. | |