Prefecture of police

Music Festival 2026: Police officers gatecrash the Prefecture of Police

New Fête de la Musique on Sunday, June 21, 2026! What's on the program? A series of free concerts planned in Paris, including this musical moment to enjoy with the Harmony Orchestra of the Police Officers. Meet at the Prefecture of Police to take part!

Paris Marathon 2026: Traffic and parking restrictions this weekend

The Paris Marathon returns this Sunday, April 12, 2026. To mark the occasion, the Police Prefecture has issued an order temporarily altering traffic and parking on several routes across the capital. Here are the details of the restrictions surrounding this major race.

The Belle Époque under Prefect Lépine? : Free Exhibition at the Police Prefecture Museum

Until July 6, 2026, the Police Headquarters Museum is shedding light on Louis Lépine, an essential figure in Paris at the turn of the 20th century. Featuring an exclusive collection of 150 vintage postcards, this free exhibition delves into the media portrayal of the ever-present prefect—ranging from heroic scenes to satirical caricatures.

Fête de la Science 2025: poisoners and miscellaneous events at the Musée de la Préfecture de Police

How about a trip to the scientific police for the Fête de la Science 2025? That's what the Musée de la Préfecture de Police is offering from October 4 to 18!

Duathlon 2025: traffic restrictions in western Paris

Due to the Duathlon cycling event scheduled for Sunday, March 16, 2025, the Préfecture de police de Paris has published an order temporarily modifying traffic in several streets located in the west of the capital. Find out more about these traffic restrictions.

Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) (Restricted Traffic Zone) in Paris from Monday: no driving through the city center

After several postponements, the city of Paris is introducing its Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) in the center of the capital as of this Monday, November 4, 2024. This decision comes at a time when the city needs to meet European Union air quality requirements.

Rugby World Cup: traffic restrictions around the rugby village at La Concorde

From September 8 to October 28, 2023, the Place de la Concorde will host a huge rugby village to celebrate the competition. But for motorists, there will be severe restrictions, so avoid the area!

Paris: why is there no stop sign in the city anymore?

In Paris, signs seem to have been replaced by traffic lights as there are lots and lots of them! On the contrary, stop signs have entirely disappeared…

Paris: alcohol consumption prohibited around the Gare de Lyon this summer

Since July 19, 2022, the Prefecture of Police has banned the consumption and sale of alcohol on the Place Henri-Frenay, near the Gare de Lyon, in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, after numerous reports from local residents.

End of facemask-wearing in Paris by order of the prefect

Facemask-wearing will no longer be compulsory outdoor in Paris starting from Wednesday February 2, 2022, the Paris Police Prefecture. As a matter of fact, in light of the improving health situation, the decision made by the latest defense council comes into effect.

Electric scooters banned at night on the Champs-Elysées

The police prefecture has decided to ban the circulation of electric scooters from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the Champs-Elysées until February 15, 2022.

Mandatory masks in Paris: the measure ultimately does not apply to cyclists and runners

Facemasks are mandatory in Paris starting Friday August 28, 2020 at 8 a.m. But does the measure also apply to cyclists and runners? After announcing that everybody was to yield to this obligation, excluding “users riding inside motor vehicles”, the police prefecture back-pedaled saying that ultimately cyclists and runners do not have to wear a mask to move around Paris and the inner suburbs of Paris.

Police intervention at La Défense: restrictions lifted, no suspect spotted

This Tuesday June 30, late in the morning, in the La Défense area a police intervention took place after a gunman had been seen by the Les Quatre Temps shopping mall. The Préfecture de Police says the operation is now over an no suspect has been spotted.

The Notre Dame de Paris parvis and rue du Parvis de Notre-Dame de Paris reopen

After closing for over 13 months and following the countless cleaning processes, the Parvis and the rue du Parvis de Notre-Dame de Paris are finally reopening. Following the positive statement from the Regional Health Agency (ARS) in Île-de-France, the Police Prefect has ordered a decree allowing the reopening.

George Floyd’s death: the police prefect bans two demonstrations planned on June 6th in Paris

Two demonstrations were planned this Saturday June 6th, 2020 in front of the American Embassy in Paris to show support to George Floyd. The Police Prefect has ordered a decree banning these gatherings “likely to rally many people”.

Paris: bistros and bars fined and closed for reopening their terraces before June 2nd

As Paris and Île-de-France restaurants, cafés, and bars are preparing to reopen their terraces starting June 2nd, the Police Prefecture has fined some of them. This weekend, several bistros and bars in town have been fined and closed following the reopening of their terraces sooner than planned.

Paris Galeries Lafayette launches the "Exclusive Live Shopping" online service

Now allowed to reopens, Galeries Lafayette have adapted to the health situation with the "Exclusive Live Shopping", an online and live video shopping service.

Deconfinement: Bois de Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne woods reopen this May 11th

With containment exit, the Bois de Vincennes and Boulogne woods will welcome Parisians and Ile-de-France inhabitants again starting this May 11th, 2020.

Coronavirus: the Seine riverbanks, the Esplanade des Invalides and the Champ de Mars reopen this May 11th

It's official, with the end of confinement, this Monday May 11th, you can now enjoy the Seine riverbanks, the Esplanade des Invalides and the Champ-de-Mars pitches in Paris and all the way to the Bois de Vincennes and the Bois de Boulogne woods. Careful though, gatherings over 10 people remain banned!