Châtelet, République… These metro stations will be closed until October 26, and how to get around them

Following the events of October 17 and 18, 2026, and the extension of the curfew through Monday, October 26, several Metro and RER stations in Paris will close every evening from 10 p.m. through Sunday, October 25, as a safety measure. How can you avoid Châtelet and République when changing lines? Here are the alternative routes.

Does your metro pass through Châtelet or République this weekend? Watch out when changing trains! Until and including Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 10 p.m., Châtelet, Châtelet–Les Halles, Les Halles and République stations are closing at the request of the Paris Police Prefecture, for security reasons following the events of October 17 and 18. The RATP confirmed on Friday, October 23, that these nighttime closures would be extended through Monday, October 26. Metro and RER trains pass through these stations without stopping and, most importantly, connections are not available, even for passengers who simply want to change lines without exiting. However, several alternative routes can help you avoid these major hubs in the Paris transit network.

The curfew, distinct from station closures, is in effect every night from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. in two areas around Place de la République and the Les Halles district. Prefectural order No. 2026-01407 extends these restrictions until 6 a.m. on Monday, October 26.

How can you avoid Châtelet when changing metro lines?

With its five metro lines, Châtelet is one of Paris’s main interchange stations. Fortunately, some lines also intersect elsewhere in the capital.

For the simplest changes, here’s where to go:

Line 1 to Line 14: change at Gare de Lyon.
Line 1 to Line 7: change at Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre.
Line 1 to Line 11: change at Hôtel de Ville.
Line 4 to Line 7: change at Gare de l'Est.
Line 7 to Line 14: change at Pyramides.

And what about lines that don’t intersect anywhere else? Sometimes you’ll have to make two transfers:

Lines 1 and 4: take line 8 at Concorde, then line 4 at Strasbourg–Saint-Denis.
Lines 4 and 11: take line 3 at Réaumur–Sébastopol, then line 11 at Arts et Métiers.
Lines 4 and 14: take line 3 at Réaumur–Sébastopol, then line 14 at Saint-Lazare.
Lines 7 and 11: take line 1 at Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre, then line 11 at Hôtel de Ville.
Lines 11 and 14: take line 1 at Hôtel de Ville, then line 14 at Gare de Lyon.

These routes can be taken in either direction, depending on which way you’re travelling and any disruptions. Please note, however: Line 11 is also suspended between Châtelet and Hôtel de Ville every evening from 10 p.m., as part of measures that have been extended until October 26.

How can you avoid République when changing metro lines?

The same problem applies at République, where lines 3, 5, 8, 9 and 11 usually intersect. Here again, several stations allow passengers to make the same transfers without going through République.

Here are the most practical connections:

Line 3 to Line 8: change at Opéra.
Line 3 to Line 9: change at Havre–Caumartin.
Line 3 to Line 11: change at Arts et Métiers.
Line 5 to Line 8: change at Bastille.
Line 5 to Line 9: change at Oberkampf.
Line 8 to Line 9: change at Strasbourg–Saint-Denis.

For other combinations, two changes may be necessary:

Lines 3 and 5: take Line 4 at Réaumur–Sébastopol, then Line 5 at Gare de l'Est.
Lines 5 and 11: take Line 1 at Bastille, then Line 11 at Hôtel de Ville.
Lines 8 and 11: take Line 1 at Bastille, then Line 11 at Hôtel de Ville.
Lines 9 and 11: take Line 3 at Havre–Caumartin, then Line 11 at Arts et Métiers.

Note that line 8 has not served République since July 22, 2026, because of renovation work scheduled through April 22, 2027, inclusive.

Where can you catch your RER without going through Châtelet–Les Halles?

The closure also affects Châtelet–Les Halles, where RER lines A, B and D intersect. For passengers who need to connect to their RER from the metro, other stations offer transfers without going through this major interchange.

Here are the main alternatives:

To take the RER A from Line 1: change at Gare de Lyon, Nation or Charles de Gaulle–Étoile.
To take the RER A from Line 14: change at Gare de Lyon.
To take the RER B southbound from Line 4: change at Denfert-Rochereau.
To take the RER B southbound from Line 7: take Line 6 at Place d'Italie, then take the RER B at Denfert-Rochereau.
To take the RER D southbound from Lines 1 or 14: change at Gare de Lyon.
To take the RER D northbound from Line 4: change at Gare du Nord.

And what about changing RER lines? Transfers between RER lines A, B and D are no longer available at Châtelet–Les Halles after 10 p.m. To switch from RER A to RER D, you can change directly at Gare de Lyon. For other transfers, especially those involving RER B, which is experiencing disruption, it is best to check the routes suggested in real time by RATP or Île-de-France Mobilités.

Watch out if you’re taking the RER B northbound: the RATP has announced a service interruption from 10:45 p.m. on Friday, October 23 between Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame and the line’s termini at Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle 2–TGV and Mitry–Claye, due to security measures and construction work. Passengers affected should check alternative travel options before setting off. The RATP advises passengers coming from the south in particular to change their route at Denfert-Rochereau. For subsequent nights, check updated service information for any possible interruptions.

Heads up: more roadworks will make getting around difficult this weekend

Security-related closures are not the only disruptions to expect through Monday, October 26. Several metro and RER lines are also scheduled to be suspended:

Metro 2: service suspended between Barbès–Rochechouart and Père-Lachaise all day, through October 25 inclusive.
Metro 4: Saint-Michel station is closed for construction work through December 19 inclusive.
RER A: service suspended from 9:45 p.m. between La Varenne–Chennevières and Boissy-Saint-Léger every evening, including weekends, through October 29, and from 9:50 p.m. between Maisons-Laffitte and Cergy-le-Haut Monday to Friday only, through November 6.
RER B: service suspension scheduled for Friday, October 23, from 10:45 p.m. on the northern section of the line, between Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame and the branches to Charles de Gaulle Airport and Mitry–Claye.
RER D: weekday service suspensions from 11:15 p.m. between Gare de Lyon and Melun via Ris-Orangis, and from 11:35 p.m. between Gare du Nord and Creil. On Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, service is suspended all day between Stade de France–Saint-Denis and Creil.

Replacement buses have been announced on several sections affected by the works.

These disruptions are compounded by the exceptional station closures planned for the demonstration on Saturday, October 24.

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To avoid any unpleasant surprises, it’s best to plan your journey before 10 p.m., or even earlier on some lines, taking into account suspended connections and engineering work. The routes shown are based on the network’s usual connections, but some detours may significantly lengthen the journey. A final check of service updates from the RATP, SNCF Transilien or Île-de-France Mobilités will help confirm service options and the departure times of the last train to your destination.

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