Bison Futé Toussaint 2026: Traffic in the Île-de-France region, when to avoid travelling

Bison Futé is forecasting orange traffic conditions in the Île-de-France region for the 2026 All Saints’ Day weekend, as school holidays come to an end and the public holiday falls on a Sunday. Here are the day-by-day forecasts and our tips for avoiding traffic jams from October 30 to November 1, 2026.

The final weekend of the All Saints’ Day school holidays is set to be busy on the roads. Bison Futé is forecasting heavy traffic in Île-de-France from Friday, October 30, to Sunday, November 1, 2026, with Friday rated orange nationwide and difficult return journeys to the Paris region on Saturday and Sunday. To get home without spending the afternoon in traffic jams, it’s best to know the times to avoid each day.

The routes to watch are well known: the A6, which runs through Essonne (91); the A10 and its toll plaza at Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines (78); and, of course, the A13 between Normandy, Yvelines and Hauts-de-Seine (92). In Paris, the ring road and the A86 then take the brunt of the returning traffic.

Why is this All Saints’ Day weekend so busy?

The calendar is working against motorists this year. All Saints’ Day falls on a Sunday, so there’s no public holiday on Monday to spread out the return journeys, and students in all three school zones go back to class on Monday, November 2, as the official school calendar reminds us.

Adding to this are Belgian holidaymakers heading home, Luxembourgers setting off on holiday, Saturday night Halloween celebrations and Sunday visits to cemeteries. Bison Futé has not rated any day red, but orange does indicate heavy traffic.

What is Bison Futé forecasting for Friday, October 30?

This Friday is the most challenging day of the weekend. It is classified as orange nationwide, both for outbound and return traffic. In Île-de-France, holidaymakers share the roads with the usual commuter traffic, and traffic remains heavy until early evening.

To leave or travel through the region, Bison Futé advises setting off before 10 a.m. or after 9 p.m. If you’re returning today, avoid travelling between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: it’s best to reach or travel through the Île-de-France region before or after that time slot. Elsewhere in France, here are the stretches to avoid.

Outbound departures:

A1 between Paris and Lille, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A2 between the A1 and Belgium, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A10 between Poitiers and Bordeaux, from noon to 7 p.m.
RN12 between Rennes and Brest, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A63 between Bordeaux and Bayonne, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A7 between Lyon and Orange, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
A75 between Clermont-Ferrand and Béziers, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For the return trip:

A1 between Lille and Paris, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A2 between Belgium and the A1, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A10 between Bordeaux and Poitiers, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A4 between Metz and Reims, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
RN165 between Quimper and Nantes, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A50 between Toulon and Marseille, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A46 and RN346, Lyon’s eastern ring road, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 31: What time should you head back to Île-de-France?

On Saturday, traffic remains light nationwide but turns heavy for return journeys to the Île-de-France region. Traffic will be heavy throughout the afternoon, particularly on the A10, and weekend shopping will add to the queues around retail areas.

The hours to avoid are from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Bison Futé recommends reaching or passing through the region before or after then. This is the most flexible day to head home, with a longer quiet period than on Sunday. If your schedule allows, this is clearly the right day to pack your bags.

Sunday, November 1: what times should you avoid driving home?

On Sunday, everyone heads home at the same time, making it the day when traffic jams last the longest. Traffic builds up in Île-de-France from early afternoon, especially on the A6 and A10, and remains heavy into the early evening. Toll plazas are at risk of becoming congested from mid-afternoon, while the A13 also gets busy around the same time.

For the return journey after the All Saints’ Day break, the recommended travel window is narrow: arrive in or travel through Île-de-France before 11 a.m. or after 10 p.m. Between lunch with the family and the start of school the next morning, you’ll have to choose. An early departure is often the most restful option for both children and parents.

Cemeteries, Halloween: What to Expect in the City?

All Saints’ Day remains a day of remembrance. The major Paris cemeteries, such as Père-Lachaise (20th arrondissement), Montparnasse (14th) and Montmartre (18th), as well as those in the inner suburbs, draw large crowds on Sundays. Public transport is the easiest way to get there without driving around in circles looking for a parking space.

Before heading out, we recommend checking our roundup of the metro and RER lines to avoid this weekend, as well as traffic conditions in Île-de-France. On Saturday night, Halloween parties will also make journeys across Paris and around amusement parks take longer.

How can you track traffic in real time?

The Bison Futé website and app provide minute-by-minute traffic updates across France. In Île-de-France, the Sytadin map remains the go-to source for monitoring traffic jams on the ring road, the A86 or the Francilienne. On the motorway, traffic information radio stations on 107.7 report accidents and slowdowns.

As for the weather, autumn is settling in, and fallen leaves can make the road slippery in the rain. Remember to check the weather forecast for Paris and Île-de-France this week and the Météo-France weather alert map before setting off. Taking a break every two hours and filling up before getting on the motorway can also make the journey more relaxing.

Staying in the Paris region? We’ve rounded up ways to enjoy the weekend without a car in our selection of things to do on November 1, 2026, our weekly tips, and our guide to things to do this weekend in Paris and Île-de-France. You can also find all our Bison Futé news.