Storm Benjamin: the Domaine de Sceaux exceptionally closed on Thursday

High winds, rain, and risk of flooding: Storm Benjamin is raging in France on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Coming from the Atlantic coast, this storm crossed western France to reach Paris and the Île-de-France region this fall. Several departments are on alert this Thursday, and for good reason: Storm Benjamin has caused material damage and human casualties.

Storms in France usually cause numerous problems: power cuts and disruption to communication networks, problems with public transport and rail networks, falling trees, etc. Therefore, to prevent potential damage and protect the public, preventive measures are taken, such as the closure of parks and public gardens during these stormy days.

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The Domaine de Sceaux, located in the Hauts-de-Seine department , has decided to remain closed onThursday, October 23, 2025. On its website, the estate explains: " In anticipation of Storm Benjamin and the strong winds that accompany it, the Domaine will be exceptionally closed on Thursday, October 23."

Visitors are therefore unable to access this popular park in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This closure could be extended in the coming days, depending on how the storm develops and the recommendations of Météo France. The Domaine de Sceaux is not the only park in the region to have taken this decision: several others are also inaccessible today.

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Storm Benjamin in France this Thursday, forecasts and disruptions in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Storm Benjamin is set to hit France on Thursday, October 23, 2025, with gusts of up to 140 km/h in some areas. In Paris and Île-de-France, placed on yellow-orange alert by Météo France, the eight departments of the Paris region are facing severe weather conditions, with gusts expected to reach between 85 and 100 km/h. [Read more]