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Protest in Paris on October 8: the list of metro stations closed this Thursday

Due to another high school and university protest planned for October 8, 2026, in Paris, the RATP has announced disruptions to public transport. Here is the list of metro stations that will be closed this Thursday starting at 12:00.

Strike and protests on October 8, 2026 in Paris: daycares, school canteens, fuel, high schools — the latest

The high-school protests continue in Paris and Île-de-France with a call for an Act IV this Thursday, October 8, 2026, backed by several unions, on the same day that nurseries and TotalEnergies workers are also striking.

Paris transport: access to the Charles de Gaulle–Étoile and Argentine stations closed this Thursday.

New disruptions announced in Paris's public transport system. On Thursday, October 8, 2026, access to the Charles de Gaulle–Étoile and Argentine stations is closed until further notice, "due to security measures requested by the Police Prefecture," the RATP says. More on the story to come.

Flea markets and garage sales in Paris: where to hunt for bargains this weekend, October 10–11, 2026?

Get your bags ready: flea markets and garage sales are back in Paris on October 10–11, 2026, with plenty to rummage through, haggle over, and perhaps snag the weekend’s standout find.

Strike on October 9: trains canceled between Paris and Cherbourg

The Paris-Caen-Cherbourg line will face train cancellations on Friday, October 9, 2026, a day of nationwide strikes. The TER Nomad network also reports disruptions on Saturday, while Île-de-France grapples with construction work and social protests.

Bois de Vincennes Half Marathon 2026: Roads closed on October 18

The Vincennes Forest half-marathon will close several roads and avenues in the Bois de Vincennes in Paris's 12th arrondissement on Sunday, October 18, 2026. We outline the affected routes to help you plan your travel.

Paris 20km: which streets will be closed this Sunday, October 11? The restrictions

The 2026 Paris 20km will close roads and ban parking in western Paris this Sunday, October 11, 2026. The Police Prefecture’s order finally details the streets affected around the Eiffel Tower.

Paris Fashion Week: the latest Spring-Summer 2027 women's shows to be streamed live

Fashion Week is winding down, but a few runways remain to be watched live. Through October 6, 2026, several Women's Spring-Summer 2027 collections will continue to be streamed live.

Paris Fashion Week: relive the Louis Vuitton Women’s Spring-Summer 2027 runway show in video

Final stop for Paris Fashion Week with Louis Vuitton. Under the direction of Nicolas Ghesquière, the Women's Spring-Summer 2027 collection plays with lines that travel between precision, movement, and contemporary allure. Watch the runway show in the video.

Best Mille-Feuille in France 2026: a Yvelines bakery-pastry shop takes top prize

On October 3, Paris hosted the third edition of the Millefeuille Master. For the occasion, ten master bakers-pastry chefs competed. At the verdict, a pastry chef from the Yvelines claimed the top prize. So, who is it? Who managed to stand out at this national contest for France’s best millefeuille of 2026? We’ll tell you everything!

After nearly a decade away, the Champs-Élysées Christmas Market is back on the avenue.

After nearly a decade of absence, the Champs-Élysées Christmas Market is back on its traditional grounds, running from November 22, 2026 to January 4, 2027. Chalets, crafts, treats and festive lights are set to restore the avenue’s radiant glow.

The Best Patisserie in Yvelines 2026 for a flan and a mille-feuille: the rankings

The 2026 Best Pastry in Yvelines contest has delivered its verdict on two timeless classics: flan and mille-feuille. Here is the full results and the shops in the department where you can taste these prize-winning desserts.

Essonne’s best pastry shop 2026: Mille-feuille and flan win top honors

The Essonne’s best pastry contest for 2026 crowns this year with a mille-feuille and a flan. Two artisanal baker-pastry chefs, based in Yerres and Athis-Mons, take the top prize at the end of September 2026.

Student demonstrations on October 6, what’s planned in Paris

The demonstration by high school and university students on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, will depart from Place de la République and head to Place de la Nation in Paris. The route, transport disruptions, closed lycées, and prohibitions: here’s what to expect for the Île-de-France region.

Manifestation lycéenne et étudiante ce 6 octobre : voici le parcours prévu à Paris -> High school and university students' demonstration on October 6: here's the planned route in Paris

After several days of protest outside schools, student groups are calling for continued action on a new mobilization day on October 6, 2026. In Paris, a large demonstration of high school and university students is planned to depart from Place de la République. Discover the route of the procession.

Paris Fashion Week: Chanel weaves its Spring-Summer 2027 collection, with images and video from the runway

Chanel picks up the thread of the season at Paris Fashion Week. Under Matthieu Blazy’s leadership, the Spring-Summer 2027 collection riffs on heritage, materials, and how a garment is put together. Find the show’s images and video.

Student and high-school protests in Paris on October 6: the list of closed metro stations

Due to a major protest by high school and university students planned for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Paris, the RATP has announced disruptions to public transport. Here is the list of metro stations closed on Tuesday.

Metro, RER, Transilien: Demonstrations and Disruptions from October 5 to 11, 2026

Public transport in Paris and the Île-de-France region will be disrupted from October 5 to 11, 2026, with six metro stations closed for the high school and university student demonstration on Tuesday, October 6, and three lines out of service on Sunday—the day of the Paris 20km race and ongoing works on the RER and Transilien networks. In short, a busy week lies ahead.

Paris makes the top 3 among the world's best cities for 2026

Paris grabs third place in Oxford Economics' Global Cities Index 2026, a ranking of the world's top cities that surveys 1,000 metropolises. Behind New York and London, the capital remains on the podium.

Yvelines: A13 exit ramp closed tonight, October 5–6.

In Yvelines, the ramp at interchange 11 on the A13, in Mantes-Est, will close overnight from Monday, October 5 to Tuesday, October 6, 2026 for nighttime works, with detours planned for motorists.