Line 7 bis of the Paris Metro
Version: February 2026
Paris Metro line 7bis is a short and distinctive line in north-east Paris (8 stations). It started as a branch of line 7 and has been operated independently since 1967.
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 since 1967 (transfer at Louis Blanc).
Map of Line 7 bis
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General Data
Description of Line 7 bis of the Paris Metro:
- Opened in 1911 as a branch of line 7; operated as the independent line 7bis since 1967.
- Colour: Light olive green.
- Entirely underground.
- 8 stations.
- Total length: about 2.9 km (1.8 miles).
Historical and Current Curiosities
Interesting facts about Line 7 bis of the Paris Metro:
- Second-shortest line in the network after line 3bis.
- Between Botzaris and Pré-Saint-Gervais, the line runs as a one-way loop: Place des Fêtes is served only towards Pré-Saint-Gervais, and Danube only towards Louis Blanc.
- Transfer with line 7 at Louis Blanc.
- Useful transfers: lines 2 and 5 at Jaurès; line 11 at Place des Fêtes; Tram T3b at Pré-Saint-Gervais.
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List of Stations and Routes of Line 7 bis
Clicking on the line icons will provide information about that line and its transfers.
Route: Louis Blanc - Pré-Saint-Gervais
| STATIONS | INFO |
|---|---|
| Louis Blanc |  |
| Jaurès |   |
| Bolivar | |
| Buttes Chaumont | |
| Botzaris | |
| Place des Fêtes (towards Pré-Saint-Gervais) |  |
| Danube (towards Louis Blanc) | |
| Pré-Saint-Gervais |  |
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