Getting around Paris by car or two-wheeler can be complicated. But the hardest part is finding a free parking space on weekdays. Fortunately, from time to time, the City of Paris makes parking in the capital free of charge. This is particularly the case on public holidays. This Saturday, November 11, 2023, you can park in Paris without paying a cent. A great way to make the most of the holiday!
Why is November 11 a public holiday in France? History and origins
Every year in France, there are countless tributes and commemorations on the occasion of November 11th. But do you know why November 11th is such a historic date in France? And why is it a national holiday in France? We tell you. [Read more]
Normally, parking is charged on weekdays, from Monday to Saturday between 9am and 8pm. But on this bank holiday, Parisians - and anyone planning to visit the capital on Saturday, November 11 - will be able to take advantage of free parking spaces throughout the city. To make sure you don't have to pay for your parking space, take a look at the nearestparking meter: it should display a yellow dot.
This measure is also being introduced occasionally on days when pollution levels are too high in the capital. The aim? To encourage residents to use public transport more often on these days, in order to reduce emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere.
Whether you're just passing through or are a long-time resident, discover the activities and places open to everyone this Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Paris :
What to do this Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France? The free gaming festival Theodasium kicks off in Thiais, Architecture Days offer tours, and Monument Jeu d’Enfant invites families to discover the region’s heritage. [Read more]
This Saturday, November 11, 2023, we commemorate the Armistice of 1918. In the morning, we head for the Arc de Triomphe for the official ceremony attended by French President Emmanuel Macron. The ceremony will be punctuated by the Patrouille de France taking to the skies over Paris. 3 other ceremonies will also take place at the Arc de Triomphe, so here's the program. [Read more]
November 11, 2023 marks not only the Armistice of the First World War, but also the centenary of the flame of remembrance beneath the Arc de Triomphe. For an exceptional commemoration, come to the end of the Champs-Elysées. [Read more]
What if we take advantage of Wednesday, November 11, 2026, a public holiday in France, to visit the Parisian monuments and discover the current exhibitions? Many museums and monuments will open their doors on that holiday, offering plenty of opportunities for great discoveries! [Read more]
It's a public holiday, but not for shopping! Find out which shopping centers and department stores are open for business in Paris and the Île-de-France region on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. [Read more]
Why is November 11 a public holiday in France? History and origins
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Commemorations on November 11, 2023 at the Arc de Triomphe with a visit from the French Patrol
November 11: centenary of the flame of remembrance and video mapping on the Arc de Triomphe
November 11, 2026: Museums and monuments to visit in Paris on this public holiday.
Shopping centers and stores open on November 11, 2025, in Paris and the Île-de-France region - opening hours
