EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Paris Metro: Building the City of Light Underground
from The Story of France: Revolution, Empire, and National Identity — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna descend into the tunnels beneath Paris to explore the construction of the Métropolitain — the city's iconic subway system. They discuss the engineering challenges of building beneath a medieval city, the rivalry between architect Fulgence Bienvenüe and the Compagnie du chemin de fer métropolitain de Paris, the Art Nouveau entrances designed by Hector Guimard, and how the metro both united and divided the city during the 1900 Exposition Universelle. They also touch on the ghost stations closed during World War II and the role of the metro in French Resistance. This is a story of modernisation, politics, and the hidden infrastructure that shaped Paris. #ParisMetro #FulgenceBienvenue #HectorGuimard #ArtNouveau #ExpositionUniverselle1900 #Metropolitain #FrenchEngineering #BelleÉpoque #ParisHistory #UrbanInfrastructure #GhostStations #FrenchResistance #WorldWarII #TransportHistory #CityOfLight #France #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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