Line 7 of the Paris Metro
Version: February 2026
Paris Metro line 7 connects La Courneuve - 8 Mai 1945 (north-east) with Mairie d'Ivry and Villejuif - Louis Aragon (south-east), via central Paris. It serves major stations such as Gare de l'Est, Opéra, Châtelet and Place d'Italie.
Why are there lines 7 and 7bis? Line 7bis is the former branch of line 7 between Louis Blanc and Pré-Saint-Gervais. Opened in 1911 as a branch, it has been operated independently as line 7bis since 1967 (transfer at Louis Blanc).
Map of Line 7
See the stations on the map below.
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General Data
Description of Line 7 of the Paris Metro:
- Opened on 5 November 1910.
- Colour: Pink.
- Connects La Courneuve - 8 Mai 1945 (north-east) with Mairie d'Ivry and Villejuif - Louis Aragon (south-east), via central Paris. Entirely underground.
- 38 stations (tied with line 8 for the highest number of stations in the network).
- Total length: about 20.8 km (12.9 miles).
Historical and Current Curiosities
Interesting facts about Line 7 of the Paris Metro:
- Tied with line 8 for the highest number of stations in the network (38).
- One of only two Paris Metro lines with a branch (the other is line 13).
- The two southern branches split at Maison Blanche: towards Mairie d'Ivry or towards Villejuif - Louis Aragon.
- At Villejuif - Louis Aragon you can connect to Tram T7.
If you wish to see all the lines, we invite you to view the complete Paris Metro map or, if you prefer, you can consult the line-by-line maps we have created.
Station List and Routes of Line 7
Here is the list of stations on Line 7 of the Paris Metro. Clicking on the line icons will provide information about that line and its transfers.
Routes: La Courneuve - 8 Mai 1945 to Mairie d'Ivry and Villejuif - Louis Aragon
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