This week’s schedule, once again, shows that getting around in Paris and the Île-de-France public transport network requires a bit of planning. This Tuesday, October 6, a high school and university student protest will force the closure of six metro stations in the 11th arrondissement, on lines 5 and 9. Through Sunday, October 11, 2026, works continue on several metro, RER, Transilien and tram lines, while tramway T3b is facing a weekday work stoppage from Monday to Friday.
Paris isn’t the only area affected. The outages are also hitting Val-d’Oise, Yvelines, Essonne and Seine-et-Marne, as well as Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-de-Marne.
The week features two major milestones. On Tuesday, the procession departs from Place de la République and blocks part of eastern Paris for metro travelers. On Sunday, the 20 km de Paris race swamps the city’s western districts, while metro lines 6, 11 and 13 shut down for modernization work. Two days to plan ahead, map in hand.
Before you head out, check your real-time itinerary on the Île-de-France Mobilités site, on the RATP site, or on the Transilien SNCF site. We’ve done the legwork for you, line by line, to spare you any surprises on the platform.
High school and university students are set to march nationwide on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. In Paris, the rally begins at 2 p.m. at Place de la République, organized in particular by the Union Étudiante and the Union Syndicale Lycéenne.
From 10 a.m., the RATP will close entrances to six stations where trains do not stop. All are in the 11th arrondissement, along Boulevard Voltaire and the surrounding area, between République and Nation.
Line 9 now skips five stations in a row. To reach the neighborhood, the Line 2 via Ménilmontant, Père Lachaise, or Philippe-Auguste can serve as a detour, as can Line 8 at Faidherbe-Chaligny or Ledru-Rollin. On Line 5, Bréguet-Sabin and Bastille remain open.
Opening hours depend on how the procession unfolds. Check the network map on the RATP website before you head out, and find all the details in our dedicated article.
Three metro lines pause service at the same time this Sunday, all for modernization work. Line 6 will remain closed along its entire length for the day. Lines 11 and 13 will reopen at midday, after a full shutdown until 12:00.
The calendar is causing headaches, because it's also the day of the 48th Harmonie Mutuelle 20 km de Paris. According to France 3 Paris Île-de-France, some 35,000 runners are expected. The start is from the Pont d'Iéna, the course flows toward the Arc de Triomphe and the Bois de Boulogne, then runs along the banks of the Seine to finish at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
Direct impact on line 6: no replacement buses will operate before 3 p.m., as the race occupies part of the affected corridors. On the tram side, the T3b will be cut between Porte Dauphine (Avenue Foch) and Porte Maillot (Palais des Congrès) from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. RATP lays out the access points and zones to avoid on race day, with bus detours and street closures in place from early morning.
To replace Line 6, the Line 2 remains the best ally. The two lines connect Charles de Gaulle–Étoile to Nation, one via the north, the other via the south. On Line 13, the Line 14 takes over between Saint-Lazare and Mairie de Saint-Ouen, two stations they share. At République, Lines 3, 5 and 9 continue to serve the station.
A quick nod to history along the way: Line 11 was in 1956 the first Paris metro line to run on rubber tires. As for Line 13, it is waiting for its new train, the MF19, slated for 2027. These days of work are also laying the groundwork for the metro of tomorrow.
The T3b tram line, running along the Boulevards des Maréchaux from Porte de Vincennes to Porte Dauphine, is facing three types of disruption this week. The ongoing strike action affects the entire line on weekdays, with service disrupted but without further details at this stage. It’s best to check the app before every trip.
The weekend isn’t limited to the metro. The RER C will not run through Paris on Saturday and Sunday until 5 p.m., with a disruption between Invalides and Gare d'Austerlitz, as well as between Choisy-le-Roi and Juvisy. To reach the Champ de Mars from the east, you’ll need to improvise.
The RER E is disrupted between Nanterre-La Folie and Villiers-sur-Marne-Le Plessis-Trévise until 4 p.m., effectively cutting across Paris. The RER D is not operating between Creil and Stade de France-Saint-Denis.
On the Transilien front, the Line P is interrupted between Gare de l'Est and Chelles-Gournay, Tournan and Verneuil-l'Étang, from Saturday 2 p.m. to Sunday 2:30 p.m. The Line H is not running between Persan-Beaumont and Creil. Details are in our weekend disruption briefing.
Five lines of the Paris metro are affected. Two stations will remain closed for several months, and three lines will suspend service on Sundays.
For Saint-Michel, the Odéon and Cité stations remain open on line 4, just a short walk away. Passengers on line 8 can alight at Strasbourg-Saint-Denis or Filles du Calvaire to reach the 3rd, 10th or 11th arrondissement.
All five RER lines are undergoing maintenance work. Most closures occur in the evening, but the RER C also experiences daytime suspensions on weekdays.
This construction project is set to last more than a month. If you’re returning from a late flight or departing early from the Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport, consider the replacement bus services or the Roissybus, which you can check on the RATP site.
Weekday afternoons are under close watch in Val-de-Marne, where three stations are being skipped in the middle of the afternoon. To reach Orly Airport in the evening, Line 14 of the metro remains a practical option from central Paris.
Six Transilien lines are facing disruptions, especially in the evenings. Yvelines and Seine-et-Marne are the hardest hit, with lengthy outages on lines N and P.
As with every phase of the work, bus de substitution are deployed on most of the cut sections, with the notable exception of Line 6 on Sunday mornings. Their stops and timetables can be consulted on the apps of Île-de-France Mobilités, RATP, and Transilien.
On Sunday, October 11, it’s best to steer clear of western Paris in the morning if you’re not a runner or a fan. To follow the network’s status day by day, check our daily traffic update for the metro, RER and Transilien, continuously updated.
Just passing through the capital? Our guide on the transport passes since the end of the paper ticket helps you choose the right option. And to stay upbeat despite the detours, check out this week’s best plans and our ideas for weekend outings in Paris. Curious minds will also find something to pass the time on the platform with our guide to everything you need to know about the Paris metro.
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All you need to know about the Paris metro: history, anecdotes, news and rules for users
