The most famous and widely photographed of these signs are the original Art Nouveau entrances designed by Hector Guimard. These signs are famous for their green painted cast iron, curving lines, and distinct lettering. G… See more

As the Metro system began to expand, more signs were eventually needed. In the 1920s, a design called the Val … See more

More recent designs include a simple yellow M enclosed by two metal rings, as well as the blue font M of the most recent line 14. In my opinion, neither of these designs compare to the beauty of the pre-war Metro … See more

Of course, with hundreds of Metro signs all over the city, there are bound to be a few outliers. Stations like Sentier, Place Monge, and Franklin D Roosevelt all have one off designs that are slight variations on the ones listed … See more