Line 1 is one of the busiest lines in Paris. Together with Line 14 they are the only two driverless underground operations. It has a rubber tired traction type and uses 6-car trains (most other Paris metro lines run 5-cars). It has a length of 16,6 km running from east (Chateu Vincennes) to west (La Defense) through Paris.
Line 2 has been opened in 1900 and has a length of 12,3 km. It is noted for some elevated sections and the unique entrance kiosk at Port Dauphine.
Line 4 competes with Line 1 as to the city's busy metro line. It runs in a north-south direction. Opened in 1908 it has a length of 10.6 km. This is the beautiful La Cite station:
Line 6 is probably the best for a tourist to ride in Paris. It has the closest stop to the Eiffel Tower (station Bir Hakeim) and it offers a spectacular view, especially during night, of the Eiffel Tower while crossing the Seine. Being elevated a good portion of its route it allows you to view the neighbourhoods as you roll through the city.
Line 8 is the longest line with 37 stops, measuring 22,1 km.
Line 13 suffers from extreme overcrowding because it has two heavily used branches on the north end. Station Liege is one of the most unique stations in Paris. As the streets above are narrow, the platforms between north and southbound trains are offset from each other. Another feature are large murals at each station. This station was named Berlin but changed during the outbreak of WWI.
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