Line 1 of the Paris Metro
Version: February 2026
Line 1 opened in 1900 for the Paris Universal Exhibition. As the first Paris Metro line, it now runs from Château de Vincennes to La Défense - Grande Arche. Automation (inspired by Line 14) was completed on 16 February 2013 and the line now operates driverless.
Map of Line 1
In the map below you will find all the stations of Line 1, the information has been updated in February 2026.
General Information
Description of Line 1 of the Paris Metro:
- Inaugurated in July 1900 for the Paris Universal Exhibition.
- Colour: Yellow.
- Mostly underground, with a short above-ground section to cross the Seine (Pont de Neuilly).
- 25 stations.
- Total track length of 16.6 km (10.3 miles).
Historical and Current Curiosities
Interesting facts about Line 1 of the Paris Metro:
- It was the first line of the Paris Metro to be inaugurated, entering service on July 19, 1900.
- It is one of the busiest lines on the Paris Metro, as it serves major hubs such as La Défense (Grande Arche), Charles de Gaulle - Étoile and Châtelet.
- Did you know? Line 1 was the first line worldwide to be automated without interrupting service: first automated shuttle test on 8 July 2011, and full automation on 16 February 2013 (MP05 driverless trains).
- After it opened, Line 1 was extended: Château de Vincennes (24 March 1934), Pont de Neuilly (29 April 1937) and La Défense (1 April 1992).
List of Stations on Line 1
Route: La Défense (Grande Arche) - Château de Vincennes
Here is the list of all the stations on Line 1, which in total has 25 stops. If you click on a metro line icon, you will see information about that line and its transfers.
| STATIONS | INFO |
|---|---|
| La Défense - Grande Arche |      |
| Esplanade de La Défense | |
| Pont de Neuilly | |
| Les Sablons (Jardin d'Acclimatation) | |
| Porte Maillot (Palais des Congrès) |   |
| Argentine | |
| Charles de Gaulle - Étoile |   |
| George V | |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt |  |
| Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau |  |
| Concorde |   |
| Tuileries | |
| Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre |  |
| Louvre - Rivoli | |
| Châtelet |      |
| Hôtel de Ville | |
| Saint-Paul (Le Marais) | |
| Bastille |  |
| Gare de Lyon |  |
| Reuilly - Diderot | |
| Nation | |
| Porte de Vincennes |  |
| Saint-Mandé | |
| Bérault | |
| Château de Vincennes |
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