This mercredi 25 mars 2026, Paris and all the Île-de-France departments (Seine-et-Marne, Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne and Val-d'Oise) have been placed in vigilance jaune vents violents by Météo-France. In the face of this weather situation, the City of Paris has decided to keep closed all parcs, jardins, squares et cimetières parisiens for the day. A precautionary measure affecting both the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Tuileries as well as the Père-Lachaise and Montmartre cemeteries.
Gusts are expected to range from 85 to 90 km/h across most affected areas. The day will unfold in two phases: westerly winds followed by northerly gusts of 50 to 70 km/h in the morning, building significantly this afternoon. The highest risk is anticipated between 3pm and 7pm, as the strongest showers move through, with gusts possibly topping 80 to 90 km/h. This episode sits within a typical early-spring weather pattern, where thermal contrasts between air masses can spark active disturbances. Winds should stay above 40 km/h until midnight before gradually easing through the night.
Preventive closure of green spaces is a standard measure activated as soon as strong gusts are forecast for the capital. Trees, even healthy ones, can give way under the pressure of the wind and pose a real danger to visitors. It’s hard to imagine, for example, that the wide avenues of the Bois de Vincennes or the Bois de Boulogne could remain safely accessible under such conditions. City of Paris teams typically conduct an inspection of the green spaces after this kind of episode before any reopening.
If you need to travel this Wednesday, a few prudent habits are in order. As a thunderstorm approaches, bring indoors any object that could be blown away by the wind. In public, avoid taking shelter under trees and stay alert for branches that may snap. In the event of a confirmed thunderstorm, limit outdoor phone use and never touch fallen power lines. If you spot a fire starting, report it immediately. During heavy rain, do not go into basements. To follow real-time developments, consult the Météo-France vigilance map or the France Info Météo alerts, updated several times a day.
This closure is temporary, and the reopening of the green spaces will be announced as soon as conditions allow. In the meantime, it might be the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a well-deserved coffee at one of Paris’s many indoor museums, such as the Centre Pompidou or the Musée d’Orsay, safely sheltered from the wind.
Seine-Saint-Denis: Parks and cemeteries in Aulnay-sous-Bois closed
Due to a severe wind warning issued by Météo-France, the town of Aulnay-sous-Bois in Seine-Saint-Denis will close its municipal parks and cemeteries on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Please exercise caution. [Read more]
Due to gusts of wind sweeping through this Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the city of Boulogne-Billancourt is closing its parks and gardens this afternoon. A reopening is planned for Thursday morning, March 26. [Read more]
Due to a yellow alert for strong winds in Île-de-France, the Domaine de Sceaux in the Hauts-de-Seine will be closing early today, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 2 p.m. [Read more]
Paris and all departments in Île-de-France are under a yellow alert for strong winds on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Wind gusts could reach speeds of 85-90 km/h across the region. [Read more]
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Seine-Saint-Denis: Parks and cemeteries in Aulnay-sous-Bois closed
Hauts-de-Seine: Parks and gardens closed in Boulogne-Billancourt amid strong winds
Warning issued for strong winds: Sceaux estate exceptionally closed this Wednesday
Yellow alert for strong winds in Île-de-France this Wednesday, March 25
