On March 15 and 22, 2026, French citizens will head to the polls for the municipal elections. These votes will determine the members of each town council across the country. However, in Paris, residents will cast their ballots twice this year. The first vote will elect representatives for their district, while the second will select those for the City Hall of Paris.
Municipal Elections 2026: Why Do Parisians Have to Vote Twice This Year? What’s Changing
Big news from Paris: residents will need to vote twice in the upcoming municipal elections on Sundays, March 15 and 22, 2026, due to a recent change in the voting system! Here's what you need to know about the upcoming modifications. [Read more]
Located on the Left Bank of the Seine in the southwestern part of Paris, the 15th arrondissement is divided into several administrative neighborhoods, including Saint-Lambert, Necker, Grenelle, and Javel. It also shares with the 14th the famous Montparnasse station, the fourth busiest train station in the city. Often overlooked by Parisians, this arrondissement is home to many notable landmarks such as the Parc André-Citroën, the Montparnasse Tower, the Bir-Hakeim Bridge, Swan Island, and the Paris Sports Arena - Dôme de Paris.
Municipal Elections 2026: Why Do Parisians Have to Vote Twice This Year? What’s Changing
