Student and high school protests on October 6: Paris metro stations closed

Due to a large high-school and university demonstration planned for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Paris, the RATP has announced the closure of several metro stations along the route. So, which stations will be affected by these disruptions? Here’s everything you need to know!

Another day of youth-led protests. This Tuesday, October 6, 2026, high school and university groups are determined to have their voices heard. Students are demanding, in particular, the scrapping of Parcoursup, “an emergency plan for the buildings,” reform of school hours, and a massive teacher hiring program.

Following a meeting deemed disappointing with the Minister of National Education on October 2, several high school unions have called to keep the momentum going with an “Act 3” and a major national demonstration planned for October 6. This time, the youth will be backed by certain confederations, including CGT, the FSU, Solidaires and the FNEC-FO, but also by the FCPE and the Confédération paysanne.

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As protests are announced across much of France on Tuesday, the march in Paris will depart from the Place de la République starting at 2 p.m. Also, by order of the Police Prefecture, the RATP announces the closure of several metro stations along the route of the Paris demonstration.

So, which stations are affected by these disruptions? In total, six metro stations will be closed on October 6, starting at 10 a.m. Specifically, access to Charonne (line 9), Oberkampf (lines 5 and 9), Richard-Lenoir (line 5), Rue des Boulets (line 9), Saint-Ambroise (line 9) and Voltaire (line 9) will be shut, and trains will not stop there.

Student and high-school student protest on October 6: Paris metro stations to close from 10 a.m.

Line 5: access to the Oberkampf and Richard-Lenoir stations is closed. Trains will not stop there.
Line 9: access to the Oberkampf, Saint-Ambroise, Voltaire, Charonne and Rue des Boulets stations is closed. Trains will not stop at these stations.

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