Société du Métro de Paris

Société du Métro de Paris was the company responsible for operating and managing the Paris Métro, the city's extensive subway system. Established in the early 20th century, it oversaw the development, maintenance, and daily running of the underground trains that serve Paris and its suburbs. This organization helped modernize urban transportation, making travel within the city faster, more efficient, and accessible to a broad population. Its work was fundamental in shaping Paris's public transit infrastructure, and it played a key role until the system was nationalized and integrated into the public transportation network of France.