Line 4 of the Paris Metro
Version: February 2026
Line 4 was the first line of the Paris Metro to be completely underground from north to south. It is also notable for connecting with more metro lines than any other in the network, facilitating cross-city travel in multiple directions.
Map of Line 4
See the stations on the map below (as of February 2026):
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General Data
Description of Line 4 of the Paris Metro:
- Inaugurated in 1908, it was one of the last lines of the initial metro network plan.
- Colour: Magenta.
- Traverses the city from north to south and was the first to cross the River Seine underground.
- The line has 29 stations and was extended to Bagneux - Lucie Aubrac in 2022.
- Total track length: a little over 14 km (about 8.7 miles).
Historical and Current Curiosities
Interesting facts about Line 4 of the Paris Metro:
- Line 4 connects with all Paris Metro lines except Lines 3bis and 7bis, and with all five RER lines.
- It is one of the busiest lines in the system, with a significant daily passenger count.
- Automation has been phased in since 2022; the line has been fully automated since January 2024.
- Line 4 also serves three of Paris's train stations: Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est, and Gare Montparnasse.
- The Cité station offers a special atmosphere with its green lights reflecting off the white tiles of the station, creating an almost sci-fi ambiance.
- Line 4 has stops that take you to some of the most iconic places in Paris, including the Île de la Cité, where you'll find Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Sainte-Chapelle and the Palais de Justice.
- Since 13 January 2022, the line has been extended to Bagneux - Lucie Aubrac.
- Near Barbès - Rochechouart you will find the Le Louxor cinema (Palais du cinéma).
If you wish, you can view the complete map of the Paris Metro here, a page with all lines grouped (but separated, one by one), or view multiple lines simultaneously.
Station List of Line 4
Here is the list of metro stops for Line 4 of the Paris Metro. If you click on the line icons, you will see information about that line and its transfers.
Route: Porte de Clignancourt - Bagneux - Lucie Aubrac
| STATIONS | INFO |
|---|---|
| Porte de Clignancourt |  |
| Simplon | |
| Marcadet - Poissonniers |  |
| Château Rouge | |
| Barbès - Rochechouart |  |
| Gare du Nord |       |
| Gare de l'Est |   |
| Château d'Eau | |
| Strasbourg - Saint-Denis |   |
| Réaumur - Sébastopol |  |
| Étienne Marcel | |
| Les Halles |  |
| Châtelet |    |
| Cité | |
| Saint-Michel |  |
| Odéon |  |
| Saint-Germain-des-Prés | |
| Saint-Sulpice | |
| Saint-Placide | |
| Montparnasse - Bienvenüe |    |
| Vavin | |
| Raspail | |
| Denfert-Rochereau | |
| Mouton-Duvernet | |
| Alésia | |
| Porte d'Orléans |  |
| Mairie de Montrouge | |
| Barbara | |
| Bagneux - Lucie Aubrac |
That's all. Thank you for your visit and your trust. We hope you found this Paris Metro Line 4 map useful.
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