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Montmartre Funicular: One Cabin Has Disappeared—Why and When Will It Return?

Tourists planning to make their way up Montmartre to the Sacré-Cœur might face some inconvenience in the coming weeks… One of the two funicular cabins has been taken out of service for maintenance and will be unavailable for nearly two months!

Closure of the Paris Montparnasse Observatory this spring for renovations

He provides a stunning vantage point over Paris: the Paris Montparnasse Observatory will close its doors on March 31, 2026. The site is set to undergo extensive renovations and is not expected to reopen for several years.

Notre-Dame de Paris: Temporary bleacher seating on the forecourt being dismantled

In Paris, the temporary bleacher seating installed on the forecourt of Notre-Dame Cathedral following the 2019 fire will start to be dismantled from January 12th. This is part of ongoing redevelopment work around the cathedral. The dismantling process, which will run until February 6th, coincides with preventive archaeological excavations and the start of a major project to transform the plaza and Île de la Cité.

Major renovations at Buttes-Chaumont: what’s coming to the park in the 19th arrondissement

Attention, longtime visitors of the 19th arrondissement: the Buttes-Chaumont Park is on the verge of its most significant transformation in 150 years. With an unprecedented budget of 85 million euros, the City of Paris has launched a major overhaul to stabilize its cliffs, restore its iconic features, and prepare the park for future climate challenges. Here’s the timeline and the areas affected.

Paris: Find out when the Montparnasse Tower will close its doors to begin renovation work in 2026

After years of anticipation, the Montparnasse Tower is set to kick off its renovation phase in 2026. The iconic glass structure will close its doors on March 31, 2026, marking the start of a colossal project to transform the skyscraper into a modern, revamped complex.

Church of La Madeleine: Why Renovations Are Planned for 2026 and Will It Remain Open to Visitors?

The Church of La Madeleine in the 8th arrondissement of Paris is set to undergo a new restoration project starting summer 2026, this time focusing on its north facade. Following the completion of the south facade renovations in 2024, the upcoming 16-month project will be funded by the installation of a 700-square-meter advertising banner on the scaffolding.

Disneyland Paris: Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast reopens after renovations

After six months of renovation, the Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast attraction reopens at Disneyland Paris on December 19, 2025. Closed for renovations in Discoveryland, it welcomes visitors once again, offering a refurbished experience for everyone planning their next visit.

Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Thursday January 29, 2026

In a flash, get all the latest updates on traffic and transportation in Paris, refreshed in real time. Whether it's the Metro, RER, or Transilien services operated by RATP, construction work, ongoing circulation, major events, or demonstrations — we provide all the essential information you need before heading out in Paris this Thursday January 29, 2026.

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!

Line 8: partial closure of the line for one week for works in summer 2026

Line 8 of the Paris metro is scheduled to close for works between Balard and Concorde for one week, from August 20 to 27, 2026, to prepare for the arrival of the new MF19 equipment. Nine stations will be affected by this scheduled interruption on the Île-de-France network.

RER C: closure between Austerlitz and western Paris for major works in 2026

The RER C will be completely suspended between Austerlitz station and western Paris due to a large-scale safety and modernization project. The closure will last for 39 days, from July 15 to August 22, 2026, with a major impact on summer travel.

RER B: closure of the central section in Paris in summer 2026 for works

The RER B will be suspended between Gare du Nord and southern Paris for 23 days, from July 25 to August 16, 2026, for modernization work on the Île-de-France rail network.

Closure of the French Playing Card Museum: work planned soon at the Issy museum

The French Playing Card Museum is set to close its doors in the summer of 2026 for renovation work.

Paris Catacombs closed for restoration, new route to be discovered in 2026

The famous Catacombs of Paris are launching a historic renovation program, a major project that will run from 2023 to spring 2026. The site will be closed to the public from November 3, 2025, until spring 2026.

Disneyland Paris: Ratatouille Ride Closed Until March 2026 for Renovation

The attraction Ratatouille: The Adventure of Rémy at Disneyland Paris will be closed from October 2025 to March 27, 2026, for a major refurbishment.

Closure of the Chennevières tunnel on the RN12 in Yvelines, dates of work

Road users who regularly use the RN12 in the Yvelines are in for a bumpy ride, as the Chennevières tunnel needs work, which will require it to be closed for almost a year.

Paris Catacombs to be closed for six months from November 2025

Hurry up and visit the Catacombs of Paris, as they close on November 3, 2025, and won't reopen until spring 2026, when they undergo major renovation and modernization.

Aquaboulevard: the aquatic center will soon be closed for renovations

The Aquaboulevard complex in Paris will soon close and be completely rebuilt. A vast urban development project will include housing, a cinema and a redesigned neighborhood around the site.

Musée du Louvre: a future entrance on the side of Perrault's Colonnade in the near future

A new entrance to the Louvre Museum? To relieve congestion at the iconic pyramid, the government confirmed this project at a press conference given by President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday January 28, 2025.

The Sorbonne Chapel soon to be restored thanks to support from the World Monuments Fund

After 25 years of closure, the Chapelle de La Sorbonne is about to embark on a major restoration to become accessible to the general public once again. This historic treasure has been chosen by the World Monuments Fund, with the aim of safeguarding Parisian heritage.