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METROpolitan Life

The Paris Metro system is an incredible example of controlled-chaos….as the 2nd busiest metro system in Europe (after Moscow)…it shuttles over 4.5 million people “every day” (1.5 billion a year). There are 16 lines that cover 133 miles with 301 stations (384 stops). The 16 lines are numbered and color coordinated. Metro station Châtelet–Les Halles is considered the largest Metro (Subway) station in the world with 5 underground (subways) and 3 regional trains connecting at this one location.
As you can imagine, traveling everyday with so many people, from so many walks-of-life….you can experience beauty, poverty, kindness, chaos, insecurity, sadness and laughter all in one day…it’s literally a city unto itself. I wanted to share with you some of my moments in this mesmerizing underground world.
“One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries”…. A.A. Milne

Seconds before the doors close...so squeeze in now or wait until the next train arrives....you can do it !!!!

Rush Hour…toughen up baby!

Certain subway lines (#13, #12 in particular) are crowded from the moment they start running at 5:30am up until their last run …

You staring at me ....?!

Bodyguards need not apply!

What a presence this nice man had walking down the street with his best friend, an Irish Wolfhound! To say everyone stopped, …

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METROpolitan Life

The Paris Metro system is an incredible example of controlled-chaos….as the 2nd busiest metro system in Europe (after Moscow)…it shuttles over 4.5 …

Notice her body language...please move on.

Creepy Alert

Unfortunately (at times)….the ladies need to be able to handle and deter the men who “assertively” approach them on the metro. These …