Eleven years have passed since the night of November 13, 2015, and Paris is gathering in remembrance once again. This Friday, November 13, 2026, commemorations marking the November 13 attacks are taking place throughout the morning at each of the sites targeted, from the Stade de France in Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis) to the terraces in the 10th and 11th arrondissements and the Bataclan. To manage the tributes, the police prefecture is setting up security perimeters where pedestrian access is controlled.
If you live in the neighborhood, work in the area or simply have to pass through this morning, it’s best to know which streets are affected and when. Here’s what you need to know.
As every year, the ceremonies remain low-key, at the request of victims’ associations. According to the City of Paris, they take place in the morning in the presence of Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire, officials, and the associations Life for Paris and 13onze15: Fraternity and Truth.
The route follows the sequence of the night of the attacks. It begins at Gate D of the Stade de France, in memory of Manuel Dias, then passes the Carillon and the Petit Cambodge (10th arrondissement), La Bonne Bière, the former Comptoir Voltaire and La Belle Équipe, before ending outside the Bataclan (11th arrondissement). According to Euronews, each stop begins with the commemorative plaque being read and a recording of the victims’ names being played, followed by the laying of wreaths and a minute of silence.
The City of Paris disruptions page details five security perimeters, which will be activated in succession throughout the morning. Here are the areas, times and access points subject to screening:
Within these zones, officers can carry out pat-down searches, inspect bags and search vehicles. Residents and people who need to pass through for work or family reasons are asked to identify themselves to the officers on site. So allow a little extra time if you’re passing through the République, Oberkampf or Charonne area this morning.
For the week’s other transport disruptions, our update on metro and RER disruptions is up to date.
After the official ceremonies, the Life for Paris association is inviting the public to gather at 7:30 p.m. at the November 13, 2015 Memorial Garden, Place Saint-Gervais (4th arrondissement), just behind City Hall. The gathering is intended as a citizens’ national tribute to all victims of terrorism. It will also honor the victims of the attack that took place on October 23 in Trappes and La Verrière, in the Yvelines department.
Opened a year ago to mark the 10th anniversary of the attacks, this Garden of Remembrance brings together, in one place, the six sites targeted in 2015. Its beds of white and purple asters, memorial stones and ancient elm make it a peaceful place, open day and night, where anyone can come to pay their respects at their own pace.
The Jardin du Souvenir in Paris, a place of remembrance dedicated to the victims of the attacks of November 13, 2015
In tribute to the victims of the attacks of November 13, 2015, the City of Paris inaugurated the Jardin du Souvenir on November 13, 2025, a place of remembrance located in the heart of the capital. Open to visitors since June 20, 2025 (and reopening on November 17 after the structures for the ceremony were dismantled), this garden was inaugurated on November 13 during a ceremony attended by Emmanuel Macron and the Mayor of Paris, paying tribute to those who lost their lives on that tragic day. [Read more]
The sporting calendar coincides with the anniversary. On Friday evening, France’s XV will host South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, with kick-off at 9:10 p.m. A tribute to the victims is planned during the pre-match ceremony, when the stadium will be plunged into darkness in memory of the evening of November 13, 2015, when three suicide bombers blew themselves up outside the stadium during France-Germany.
If you’re heading to the match, RATP has set out the recommended routes on Bonjour RATP based on your entrance gate (RER B, RER D, metro lines 13 and 14), along with the times of the last departures.
This Friday, November 13, also marks the start of a busy weekend in the capital. To plan your outings, check out our selection of things to do this weekend in Paris and Île-de-France, as well as the highlights of the week of November 9 to 15, 2026.
Victims of the attacks and their loved ones can also receive support from the Paris Aide aux Victimes association, which can be reached at 01 83 62 25 05, as the City of Paris reminds people.
The Jardin du Souvenir in Paris, a place of remembrance dedicated to the victims of the attacks of November 13, 2015
