Motorists will need to rethink their route between Levallois-Perret and Courbevoie. The Levallois Bridge will be closed to traffic from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, to give onlookers a clear view of the sky. The City of the Hauts-de-Seine (Hauts-de-Seine, 92) has chosen this vantage point for its broad western horizon, ideal for watching the phenomenon as evening settles in.
Solar eclipse of August 12, 2026: an evening of eclipse-watching in Levallois-Perret, on the edge of Paris
On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across Île-de-France. To mark the occasion, the City of Levallois-Perret is hosting an evening of stargazing on the Levallois Bridge, offering Île-de-France residents a privileged vantage point to safely admire this astronomical phenomenon. [Read more]
For a few hours, driving along this stretch will be off limits: it’s best to anticipate and map out a detour. The bridge will be closed to normal traffic for the evening, with free access, sun loungers, food trucks, and the distribution of protective eyewear. Traffic is set to resume after 10:30 p.m..
The reason for this caution is celestial: the solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 will be largely visible from the Paris region. In Paris, around 92% of the solar disk should be obscured, according to the IMCCE. The phenomenon will begin around 7:15 p.m., with a maximum around 8:15 p.m. depending on where you are. To avoid driving in circles tonight, it’s best to plan your movements in advance around Levallois-Perret and Courbevoie.
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Dates and Opening Time
On August 12, 2026
Location
Levallois Bridge
Pont de Levallois
92400 Courbevoie
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Solar eclipse of August 12, 2026: an evening of eclipse-watching in Levallois-Perret, on the edge of Paris
