This guide focuses on dated outings and the best picks of the moment. For a fuller view of the calendar, also check out ourguide to Paris outings on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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October 13 protest: which high schools and universities are taking part in Paris and Île-de-France?
A new day of high school and student protests is planned for Tuesday, October 13, 2026. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, several institutions have experienced blockades or closures during earlier demonstrations. Which high schools and universities could be affected this time? A briefing on what is known on the eve of the mobilization. [Read more]
Protest on October 13: Will schools, middle schools and universities be affected by the strike?
A fresh day of student and high-school protests is planned for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with calls for strikes across the national education system and higher education. Kindergartens and primary schools, middle schools, high schools and universities could be affected, particularly in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Here’s what we know about the expected disruptions. [Read more]
Protest on October 13: How many high schools closed in Paris and Île-de-France?
A new day of strike and high-school protest is planned for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. After several weeks of blockades and closures, how many high schools will keep their doors shut? On the eve of the demonstration, no official consolidated tally yet allows determining the exact number of establishments affected. [Read more]
October 13 demonstration: Why are students protesting and blockading?
High school students and university entrants are set to take to the streets across France this Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with a rally planned in Paris. Shortages of teachers and staff, crowded classrooms, deteriorating buildings, days that feel too long, and Parcoursup: behind the protests lie a host of grievances. Here’s the lay of the land. [Read more]
Manifestation of October 13: These youth strikes that have already pushed back the government
Student protests by high schoolers and university students form part of a long French tradition of youth mobilization. From May ’68 to the 2006 protests against the CPE, a number of strikes, occupations and demonstrations by students helped force reforms to be withdrawn or accelerated major changes in the education system and universities. [Read more]
Amon Amarth in concert at the Zénith in Paris in October 2026
The Vikings of Amon Amarth have announced a new European tour that will bring them to Paris in 2026. See the Swedish band on stage at the Zénith de La Villette for a powerful concert on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. [Read more]
Mondial de l’Auto 2026: extraordinary cars, gaming, entertainment and a DJ… coming to Paris in October
Sponsored - Craving a break from the usual exhibitions and cinema screens? From October 13 to 18, 2026, the Paris Motor Show returns to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Here you can check out the latest models from major manufacturers and pause in front of some truly standout cars. On site you can also play, listen to live music… and even take a spin behind the wheel. Shape your visit to fit your mood—solo, with a partner, with friends, or with the kids. [Read more]
Strike and protest on October 13 at Place d'Italie: what to expect in Paris
High school students, university students, and teachers take to the streets again for the strike and demonstration on October 13, 2026 in Paris. The march leaves Place d'Italie to head for the Invalides, with disruptions expected in the metro and at schools. [Read more]
The Eiffel Tower in virtual reality: relive its construction and the 1889 World's Fair
Discover Viality Tour’s immersive virtual reality guided tour of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Step into the Champ de Mars and relive the construction—and the 1889 inauguration—of the Iron Lady. A brand-new version, truer to history than ever, was released on March 31, 2026. For the Toussaint holidays, we’ve got a promo code for you! [Read more]
"Where's our money?" — a free and socially engaged exhibition on the economic power of women
"Où sont nos thunes" is the free, activist exhibition that casts a critical eye on women’s economic power. Nearly a dozen artists question society through the lens of art in a parcours that blends works, texts and archives, on view until October 24, 2026. [Read more]
Exhibition Viva la Bride!: Dresses, Traditions and Contemporary Art at the Arab World Institute
The Arab World Institute invites us to a celebration, and not just any celebration... Step into the Maghreb’s wedding universe with a vibrant exhibition on view from September 29, 2026 to February 28, 2027. [Read more]
150th Anniversary Expo and StreetArt Denfert: the massive free street-art exhibition unfolds.
The 150th Expo and StreetArt Denfert reveal themselves in the former Zara store at Denfert-Rochereau, Paris 14th arrondissement. We caught a sneak preview of this enormous, free street-art exhibition, on offer from October 3 to 25, 2026. Note that access requires free registration—book your tickets now! [Read more]
Look, 40 years of fashion at the museum: the Musée des Arts Décoratifs retrospective exhibition — our photos
At the Museum of Decorative Arts, the 40th anniversary of the Museum of Fashion is celebrated with "Look: 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum," a must-see fashion exhibition. Forty iconic ensembles take the runway in the nave's central space, surrounded by sketches, patterns, and embroidery, showcasing four decades of style and craftsmanship. [Read more]
PENN & FASHION: the exhibition that traces 60 years of fashion through Irving Penn's lens — our photos
Irving Penn makes his mark at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie with PENN & FASHION, running from September 30, 2026 to January 17, 2027. Spanning more than six decades of images, the exhibition shows how his eye reshaped the rules of fashion photography, from Dior and Balenciaga to Issey Miyake, Chanel, and John Galliano. [Read more]
Parcours Bijoux 2026: Paris’s contemporary jewelry festival and its offbeat activities
Parcours Bijoux returns to Paris from October 1 to 31, 2026, with nearly 35 events spanning exhibitions, performances, talks and workshops. An edition that favors bold ideas over jewelry that’s too conventional. [Read more]
Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Tuesday October 13, 2026
In a flash, get all the latest updates on traffic and transportation in Paris, refreshed in real time. Whether it's the Metro, RER, or Transilien services operated by RATP, construction work, ongoing circulation, major events, or demonstrations — we provide all the essential information you need before heading out in Paris this Tuesday October 13, 2026. [Read more]
Metro, RER: protests and disruptions from October 12 to 18, 2026
Public transport in Paris and the Île-de-France region gears up for a busy week from October 12 to 18, 2026, with a high school and university student demonstration on Tuesday, a mobilization announced for Saturday, and extensive works on the metro, the RER and the Transilien network. [Read more]
Météo Paris : temperatures up to 23°C this week, before a weekend around 13°C
The weather in Paris and the Île-de-France region is set to stay dry and mild this week, from October 12 to 18, 2026, with a heat peak midweek, followed by a noticeable cooldown for the first weekend of the holidays. [Read more]
End of paper tickets: how to travel when visiting Paris, alternative solutions
Since November 5, 2025, paper tickets have been phased out in stations and train stations in the Paris region. This may be unsettling for travelers passing through the capital. Whether you're a tourist or an occasional visitor, we'll guide you through the different options. Rest assured, between the Passe Navigo Easy, Liberté+, the Île-de-France Mobilités app, and contactless payment on buses, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to getting around Paris. Follow the guide to find out which options are the most affordable for your needs. [Read more]
A4 closure in Seine-et-Marne (77) in October 2026: Dates and detours
Attention if you plan to use the A4 motorway in Seine-et-Marne (77)! From October 12 to 23, 2026, several overnight closures are scheduled between Ferrières-en-Brie and Serris in both directions. The reason: continuing work on the future Sycomore diffuser at Bussy-Saint-Georges. Here are the timetables and the detours you need to know. [Read more]
Grève des pompiers : a notice filed for September 8 to October 20, 2026
Professional firefighters file a national strike notice spanning September 8 to October 20, 2026, and vow to keep up the pressure on the government after a summer marked by megafires and anger that shows no signs of abating. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
On October 13, 2026
