Even if you’re just changing trains, you’ll have to go elsewhere. In Paris, the RATP is continuing to close République, Châtelet, Les Halles and Châtelet–Les Halles every evening from 10 p.m., as part of a plan announced through October 26, 2026. The measures were taken at the request of the Paris Police Prefecture for security reasons. On the affected lines, passengers will not be able to get off or change trains at these stations.
These closures accompany the extension of the curfew until 6 a.m. on Monday, October 26, in force every night from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. in two areas of République and Les Halles. The hours and areas affected by the traffic restrictions remain separate from those affected by the transport closures.
No: passengers can no longer change lines in the corridors of the affected stations after they close. Trains run through without stopping, except on sections where service has also been suspended.
These closures don’t bring every line to a standstill: if your train is still running, you can stay on board until another station it serves. On line 11, however, the service interruption between Hôtel de Ville and Châtelet is part of the plan from 10 p.m.
Depending on your route, changing at another station could save you from having to go through République. There are several connections on the lines concerned:
These stations are not on the list of announced overnight closures. Still, check for other disruptions at the time of your journey: some routes may require a detour or several changes.
For some journeys, you can pick up your line at another station:
These options do not replace all connections at Châtelet. To catch an RER, also check which station you can board at and whether trains are running to your destination.
On Friday, October 23, 2026, RER B will also be suspended from 10:45 p.m. between Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame and the branches to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle 2–TGV and Mitry–Claye. The line bulletin says the suspension is for security measures, in addition to overnight work on the northern section.
RATP is asking passengers wishing to continue beyond Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame to make their connections at Denfert-Rochereau. This additional service disruption is scheduled on weekdays only, through Friday, October 23. For the evenings of Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, check the information for your specific journey, bearing in mind that Châtelet–Les Halles closes from 10 p.m.
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. [Read more]
Before you travel, enter the date and time of your journey in the Île-de-France Mobilités journey planner or the Bonjour RATP app, then check the traffic alerts. Additional closures are also scheduled from 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 24: check every connection, even if your departure and destination stations remain in service.
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Dates and Opening Time
From October 22, 2026 to October 23, 2026
