Paris Metro lines set to run all night long

Good news for night owls and party animals in Paris

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Published Wednesday 01 May 2019 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 01 May 2019 - 15:00

Metro lines and some tram services will operate throughout the night one Saturday per month as part of a six-month trial from September.

About 75 Metro stations on lines 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 and 14 will be open until 05h30 along with some trams.

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