Slightly different Paris metro stations
Aug 15th, 2011, 10:06 AM
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Slightly different Paris metro stations
Those of you who have already been to Paris and taken the metro have certainly noticed that there are a few stations that are somewhat different from the ordinary stations.
Sometimes, something obvious is commemorated, such as at Bastille or Louvre, but sometimes the displays are mysterious and confusing.
I went through quite a few metro stations in recent days and have compiled a report about quite a few of the metro displays. Parisians rarely have the time or the desire to look at this stuff, but I hope that tourists show a little more interest, since isn't that one of the reasons that you are coming to Paris?
Anyway, for those who are not totally mesmerized by the buses, here are some of the things that you can see in the metro: http://tinyurl.com/metroquirks
This is not at all a complete report, and I plan to add more items shortly.
Sometimes, something obvious is commemorated, such as at Bastille or Louvre, but sometimes the displays are mysterious and confusing.
I went through quite a few metro stations in recent days and have compiled a report about quite a few of the metro displays. Parisians rarely have the time or the desire to look at this stuff, but I hope that tourists show a little more interest, since isn't that one of the reasons that you are coming to Paris?
Anyway, for those who are not totally mesmerized by the buses, here are some of the things that you can see in the metro: http://tinyurl.com/metroquirks
This is not at all a complete report, and I plan to add more items shortly.
Aug 15th, 2011, 12:49 PM
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As one who LOVES the Metro (and every other underground rail system I have ever been in), I love this! Thanks, kerouac.
I'll have to share this with my husband - after every trip to Paris, I find at least a dozen pictures of various Metro stations. He's a fan, too. Our favorite discovery last time was at the Solferino station (I believe) where you can see "Dir. Montmartre" above the tunnel. I'm sure it's been there forever (and probably at other stations as well), but we noticed it this time since it was guiding us "home."
I'll have to share this with my husband - after every trip to Paris, I find at least a dozen pictures of various Metro stations. He's a fan, too. Our favorite discovery last time was at the Solferino station (I believe) where you can see "Dir. Montmartre" above the tunnel. I'm sure it's been there forever (and probably at other stations as well), but we noticed it this time since it was guiding us "home."
Aug 15th, 2011, 12:54 PM
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Fantastic views. Thanks for all that effort.
I remember that on my first visit to Paris when I was 16, it was the Metro which impressed me the most. It was more like a big organism with its own art, music, and smell -- and not just a public transport.
I remember that on my first visit to Paris when I was 16, it was the Metro which impressed me the most. It was more like a big organism with its own art, music, and smell -- and not just a public transport.
Aug 15th, 2011, 01:06 PM
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When I was in Paris as a child, I would have happily spent the whole day underground, moving around from line to line, particularly if I could use those electric push button maps from time to time. In the early 1960's, those were the coolest things EVER!
And, as you can probably tell, I still love the metro.
And, as you can probably tell, I still love the metro.
Aug 15th, 2011, 03:20 PM
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kerouac, you are truly amazing! We have enjoyed each of your photo journals and reports, and this on the Metro is super! We visit Paris at least twice a year and love the Metro - this will make it even more enjoyable. Thank you, and keep them coming.
Aug 16th, 2011, 02:29 AM
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Kerouac, merci yet again. Loved your images of the Metro – nothing like that in New York or Boston. Your piece put me in mind of one of my favorite poems:
In a Station of the Metro
The apparition of these faces in the crowd ;
Petals on a wet, black bough.
— Ezra Pound
In a Station of the Metro
The apparition of these faces in the crowd ;
Petals on a wet, black bough.
— Ezra Pound
Aug 16th, 2011, 03:30 AM
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Lovely, esp Arts et Metiers. I have always been within walking distance so never needed to take the Metro. See what I was missing!
If you should come to Boston, the MIT stop on the Red Line subway has wonderful chimes and a couple of other "music machines". Better stations, better subways!
If you should come to Boston, the MIT stop on the Red Line subway has wonderful chimes and a couple of other "music machines". Better stations, better subways!
