Once a month, Paris Respire! Indeed, in addition to the Champs-Élysées, the first four districts go green and car-free, shutting down motor vehicles for a full day. The next event is Sunday, May 3, 2026.
The Olympic Games are shaping up to be a difficult time for Parisians' mobility, with the ring road cut by one lane and crowded public transport. A new proposal also calls for a car-free capital for the duration of the competition.
Pedestrianizing the first four arrondissements of the French capital. So is the wish of Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo who would like to reserve the historic downtown of Paris for pedestrians.
