Architecture Around the World

Paris Métro

The Paris Métro or Métropolitain (French: Métro de Paris) is the rapid transit system in Paris.

Entrances to stations were designed in Art Nouveau style by Hector Guimard. Eighty-six of his entrances are still in existence.



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Photos and their arrangement © 2006 Chuck LaChiusa
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