Exceptional closure guide

The Luxembourg Gardens exceptionally closed this Saturday, October 24, because of protests

The Jardin du Luxembourg, located in Paris’s 6th arrondissement, will exceptionally close its gates this Saturday, October 24, 2026. Due to demonstrations and the risk of public disorder, visitors will be unable to access this famous green space in the capital throughout the day.

Protest in Paris: Hôtel de la Marine closes its doors this Saturday, October 24

The Hôtel de la Marine, on Place de la Concorde in Paris, will be exceptionally closed to the public this Saturday, October 24, 2026, due to demonstrations planned in the capital.

October 24 demonstration in Paris: Maison de Victor Hugo closed this Saturday

The Maison de Victor Hugo, located on Place des Vosges in Paris, will exceptionally close its doors this Saturday, October 24, 2026, due to demonstrations planned in the capital.

October 24 protest in Paris: Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie closed this Saturday

Two iconic landmarks on the Île de la Cité will close their doors this Saturday, October 24, 2026. In light of the demonstrations planned in Paris, the Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie will be unable to welcome visitors. It’s worth knowing before planning a stroll through the historic heart of the capital.

October 24 demonstrations in Paris: the Tuileries Garden will exceptionally close this Saturday

The Tuileries Garden, located between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde in Paris, will exceptionally be closed this Saturday, October 24, 2026, due to demonstrations planned in the capital.

The Louvre will be closed on Saturday, October 24: tickets will be automatically refunded.

The Louvre Museum will be exceptionally closed on Saturday, October 24, 2026, due to demonstrations in Paris. Visitors who booked a visit for that day will automatically receive a refund.

October 24 demonstration in Paris: Musée de l'Orangerie closed this Saturday, tickets refunded

The Musée de l'Orangerie, located in the Tuileries Garden in Paris, will be closed exceptionally on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The decision is linked to demonstrations expected in the capital and an order closing the garden.

October 24 demonstration in Paris: Lafayette Anticipations exceptionally closed this Saturday

Lafayette Anticipations, the contemporary art foundation in Paris’s Marais district, has announced that it will exceptionally close this Saturday, October 24, 2026, amid demonstrations planned in the capital.

October 14 protests in Paris: the Bourse de Commerce will close from this Friday evening and on Saturday

The Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection is changing its opening hours amid the demonstrations in Paris. The museum will close at 7 p.m. this Friday, October 23, 2026, and will remain closed all day Saturday, October 24. Several performances have also been canceled.

October 24 demonstrations in Paris: Fondation Cartier to close its doors all weekend

The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, located in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, has announced that it will be exceptionally closed on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026, as further demonstrations are expected in the capital. Here’s what you need to know.

October 24 demonstration: Fondation Louis Vuitton exceptionally closed this Saturday

Bad news for anyone planning a cultural outing in Paris this Saturday, October 24, 2026. The Fondation Louis Vuitton, located in the 16th arrondissement, has announced that it will be exceptionally closed, amid a weekend of demonstrations in the capital.

October 24 protest: Musée d’Orsay closed this Saturday by government decision

Due to industrial action planned for Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay will be closed all day. The decision was made to ensure the safety of visitors and staff, the Ministry of Culture said.

Louvre closed: how to request a refund for your tickets?

The Louvre announces automatic refunds for bookings on October 19, 2026, a day of exceptional closure. For other situations, here are the conditions and steps outlined by the museum.

Pape à Paris : ces monuments et sites touristiques fermés ou difficiles d’accès ces 25 et 26 septembre

Le pape Léon XIV est à Paris ce week-end et plusieurs monuments et sites touristiques sont fermés ou plus difficiles à rejoindre. Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, Tuileries… voici les lieux concernés avant de partir visiter la capitale.

Notre-Dame fermée ce week-end pour la venue du Pape : ce qu’il faut savoir

Notre-Dame est inaccessible au public ce week-end. Voici les fermetures et restrictions mises en place autour de l’Île de la Cité.

Eiffel Tower: "delayed opening" of the monument this Monday, September 7 — what we know

The Eiffel Tower remains closed to the public on Monday, September 7, 2026 in Paris, with its reopening pushed back due to a staff walkout. What we know so far.

Heat wave in Paris: the Palais de Tokyo closes until July 15

Due to the Paris heatwave and high temperatures, the Palais de Tokyo is adjusting its visitor access through July 15, 2026. Some exhibitions are closed, the entire museum will be unavailable on July 12 and 13, while the Café, the bookstore, and the Tokyo Waves program remain open to the public.

Closure of the Paleontology Gallery at the Natural History Museum for a year and a half

Bad news for paleontology enthusiasts who enjoyed their visits to the National Museum of Natural History—it's closing for renovations for the next 18 months!

Museums and monuments closed: How to get a refund for your entrance ticket?

Protests, strikes, pandemic: museums and historic sites may be forced to close at the last minute. So, how can visitors get a refund if their visit is canceled? Here's what you need to know.

Louvre: Campana Gallery closed due to structural fragility, news

The Campana Gallery at the Louvre Museum, which houses ancient Greek ceramics, will close to the public on Monday, November 17, 2025. A technical report has highlighted the fragility of certain beams in the Sully quadrangle, prompting the museum to take precautionary measures.