Paris metro line 7

 

Line 7 at a Glance

Main Route	La Courneuve – 8 Mai 1945 ↔ Villejuif – Louis Aragon / Mairie d’Ivry
Number of Stations	38
Total Length	22 km (13.7 miles)
End-to-End Travel Time	Approximately 60 minutes
First Train	Around 5:30 AM
Last Train	Around 12:40 AM (later on weekends)
Frequency	Every 2 to 5 minutes
Driverless Line?	No
Serves Opéra?	Yes
Serves La Villette?	Yes
Valid with Navigo Pass?	Yes

 

 

Paris metro line 7 map

 

 

 

Paris Metro 7

Line 7 of the parisian metro links the city of La Courneuve in the northeast suburbs to the cities of Ivry and Villejuif in the southeast suburbs of Paris, through the city center and the Louvre Museum.
Inaugurated in 1910, it is the third most-used line of the parisian metro network, with more than 130,000,000 passengers every year. With a length of 18 kilometers and 38 stations, it is also one of the longest metro line in Paris.

 

Tourist attractions on Paris metro line 7

The main utility of Paris metro 7 is to allow people from the northern and southern suburbs of the French capital to reach the center of Paris. However, 2 important art places are located on the line.

• The Louvre Museum, the most-visited art museum in the world, where the Mona Lisa and other major paintings are exposed, is served by metro station Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre.

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• The Paris Opera is located on Paris metro 7, station is named Opéra. Ballet and opera classics are played there every week.

 

Paris metro line 7 stations

Line 7 of the metro of Paris offers different utilities. It serves interesting artistic monuments, important interchange stations, and a major train station.

• Gare de l’Est station is connected to Gare de l’Est train station, where you can take a train to the east of France or to Germany.
• Opéra metro station serves the Opera of Paris, and is connected by tunnels to Auber metro and RER station.
• Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre is located next to the Louvre Museum, where the Mona Lisa is exposed.
• Châtelet is connected to Châtelet – Les Halles metro and RER station, which forms the biggest metro station in the world. Located in the exact center of Paris, it offers excellent connections to many other metro lines.

 

Paris metro line 7 is connected to the following metro lines

• Metro 2 and metro 5 at Stalingrad.
• Metro 7 bis at Louis Blanc.
• Metro 4, metro 5 and RER E at Gare de l’Est.
• Metro 9 at Chaussée d’Antin – La Fayette.
• Metro 3, metro 8 and RER A at Opéra.
• Metro 14 at Pyramides.
• Metro 1 at Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre.
• Metro 1, metro 4, metro 11, metro 14, RER A, RER B and RER D at Châtelet.
• Metro 10 at Jussieu.
• Metro 5 and metro 6 at Place d’Italie.

 

Ticket price

Standard Ticket

The price of a metro ticket is €2.15. T-ticket is valid for 1 journey between 2 stations only, you cannot use it again after exiting the metro of Paris. You can find more details on the website of RATP.

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Paris metro line 7 schedule

Paris metro 7 runs every day of the week including saturdays and sundays. It runs every 1 to 12 minutes on weekdays, and every 4 to 13 minutes on weekends.

The first metro leaves stations La Courneuve – 8 Mai 1945 and Mairie d’Ivry / Villejuif – Louis Aragon at 5:28 in both directions every day, including weekends.
The last metro leaves stations La Courneuve – 8 Mai 1945 and Mairie d’Ivry / Villejuif – Louis Aragon in both directions at 0:27 every day during the week, and at 1:27 on saturdays and sundays.

 

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Paris Metro Line 7

What are the main attractions served by Metro Line 7?

Metro Line 7 serves several popular attractions, including Opéra Garnier, Palais Royal, Châtelet, Parc de la Villette, Cité des Sciences and Paris Chinatown in the 13th arrondissement.

Does Line 7 go to Opéra Garnier?

Yes. Opéra station provides direct access to the Palais Garnier and the major shopping district around Boulevard Haussmann.

Can I visit the Cité des Sciences using Line 7?

Yes. Corentin Cariou and Porte de la Villette stations provide convenient access to the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, one of Europe’s largest science museums.

Does Line 7 serve Paris Chinatown?

Yes. Stations such as Porte d’Ivry, Pierre et Marie Curie and Maison Blanche provide easy access to Paris Chinatown, known for its Asian restaurants, markets and cultural events.

What ticket do I need to use Line 7?

A standard Paris Metro ticket or a valid Navigo Pass can be used on Metro Line 7.

Can I use my Navigo Pass on Line 7?

Yes. Navigo Pass holders can travel freely on Line 7 within the zones covered by their subscription.

How long does it take to travel the entire Line 7?

A complete journey between La Courneuve and the southern branches usually takes around one hour.

Is Line 7 useful for tourists?

Yes. Line 7 serves major tourist attractions, shopping districts and cultural neighborhoods, making it one of the most useful metro lines for exploring Paris.

Why does Line 7 have two southern branches?

South of Maison Blanche station, Line 7 splits into two branches serving Villejuif – Louis Aragon and Mairie d’Ivry.

What are the main connections available on Line 7?

Line 7 connects with numerous metro and RER lines, particularly at Châtelet, Opéra and Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre.

Does Metro Line 7 run late at night?

Yes. Services generally operate until shortly after midnight, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday nights.

What is the busiest station on Line 7?

Châtelet is among the busiest stations on the line due to its central location and extensive network of metro and RER connections.