Farmers take a stand

The A13 closed in western Paris due to farmers' protest

The A13 motorway has been closed in both directions on Thursday, January 8, 2026, between Saint-Cloud and the Paris ring road. The shutdown comes amid a farmers' protest that has been blocking the highway since around 5:50 a.m., with no clear timeline for reopening.

Farmers' protest: "La révolte paysanne" in Versailles

Farmers in the Paris region are mobilizing in front of the Château de Versailles this Friday, September 26, 2025, to protest against the Mercosur agreement and the economic difficulties facing the sector. This symbolic action is part of a national day of protest organized by the FNSEA in 65 French departments.

The ring road blocked by a farmers' escargot operation: what lies ahead?

This Friday, February 23, farmers, including some 50 tractors, stormed the Paris ring road, creating major traffic jams. The action, planned ahead of the Salon de l'Agriculture at Porte de Versailles, began at dawn and lasted until 10 a.m., before heading towards the 7th arrondissement for a demonstration.