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The first line of the Paris Métro opens for operation.
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Paris Métro Line 1
Oldest rapid transit line of Paris, France
Paris Métro Line 1 is one of the sixteen lines of the Paris Métro. It connects La Défense in the northwest and Château de Vincennes in the southeast. With a length of 16.5 km (10.3 mi), it constitutes an important east–west transportation route within the City of Paris.…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Paris Métro
Rapid transit system of Paris, France
The Paris Métro, short for Métropolitain, is a rapid transit system serving the Paris metropolitan area in France. A symbol of the city, it is known for its density within the capital's territorial limits, uniform architecture and historical entrances influenced by Art Nouveau.…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)