The day is getting even more complicated on the Paris Métro. In the midst of the October 24, 2026 demonstration, the RATP announced further disruptions this afternoon: Line 1 is suspended between Château de Vincennes and Saint-Mandé, in Val-de-Marne, while Châtelet and Les Halles stations, in the 1st arrondissement, are no longer being served. These measures come on top of the 24 stations closed from the morning at the request of the Paris police prefecture.
This Saturday, the network map looks a bit like Swiss cheese. Gaps are appearing as the hours go by, in line with the demonstrations taking place in the capital. It’s best to check your route before heading down to the platform.
According to an alert updated by RATP in the middle of the afternoon, trains on Line 1 are no longer running between Château de Vincennes and Saint-Mandé. Bérault station, located between the two, is also inaccessible. RATP says there are no plans to resume service until further notice and advises passengers to use alternative routes or ask its staff for guidance.
This is no insignificant area today. The Paris march is taking place along the Boulevards of the Marshals, from Porte d'Italie to Porte de Vincennes, just a stone's throw from the line's terminus.
For passengers on Paris’s busiest line, the day was already off to a bad start. Since morning, several stations along the line have remained closed: Argentine, Charles de Gaulle–Étoile, George V, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau, Concorde and Tuileries. Add Châtelet, and the yellow line loses many of its busiest stops.
That’s the other bad news this afternoon. Access to the Châtelet stations (lines 1, 4, 7, 11 and 14) and Les Halles (line 4) is closed, and metros are passing through without stopping until further notice. Transfers are not available there.
When you consider that Châtelet is the beating heart of the network, where five metro lines intersect, you can see the knock-on effect on journeys on a Saturday afternoon. To change lines, passengers now have to go through other hubs. Our article on the metro and RER lines running this Saturday can help you plan a new route.
As a reminder, these two stations were already part of the curfew measures: République, Châtelet, Les Halles and Châtelet–Les Halles will be closed every evening from 10 p.m., from Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the request of the police prefecture.
Yes, and over a substantial stretch. The T3a tram line is disrupted between Montsouris and Porte de Vincennes, and the T3b between Porte de Montreuil and Porte de Vincennes, due to the demonstration. The disruptions are expected to last until 6 a.m. Sunday.
That makes sense, since these two lines run right alongside the Maréchaux, which the procession will follow. In the south and east of Paris, that means relying on the metro, avoiding closed stations, or doing a bit of walking.
The situation is changing by the hour, and stations can reopen only with authorization from the Paris Police Prefecture. The safest bet is to check RATP’s traffic updates just before setting off, or use the route planner from Île-de-France Mobilités, which includes current closures. You can also find the full list of metro stations closed on October 24 in our dedicated article.
Taking a train tonight or have a visit planned? Our tips on getting to the Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Austerlitz stations, along with our guide to the neighborhoods and tourist attractions to avoid this Saturday, will help you plan ahead. Allow extra time, keep an eye on your phone and, if you can, reschedule any non-essential trips.
