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The once and future Paris transport museum

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Parisian Fields

The huge Maison de la RATP on the quai de la Rapée has a sweeping view of the Seine and an impressive central atrium in which are positioned a few examples of historic trams and omnibuses. What it does not … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris metro, Paris museums | Tagged AMTUIR, Association pour le Musée des Transports Urbains, Chelles, Clive Lamming, Colombes, et Ruraux, Francois Siegel, Gare de Lyon, Harry Beck, Hector Guimard, Interurbains, Lapin de la RATP, Lapin du Metro, Les archives inédites de la RATP, les Halles, London Transport Museum, Maison de la RATP, Malakoff, Metro Insolite, Musée national des transports urbains, Paris metro, poinçonneur, poinçonneuse, RATP, Saint-Mandé, Univers de Leo | 11 Comments
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