Paris Protest on October 13: Metro Stations Close From 9 AM

Two marches today, stations closing from 9 AM

Students, teachers and trade unions are expected to demonstrate in Paris on Tuesday, October 13, according to The Local France. One route is confirmed and a second may or may not go ahead. Several metro stations will close from around 9 AM, tied to the march routes. The outlet has published a map of both, and it is worth checking on the morning itself, because a cancelled route changes which stations stay open. The report gives no time for the stations to reopen.

What it means for your day

Build an extra 30-40 minutes into anything with a fixed start: a timed museum entry, a TGV, an airport transfer. When stations close around a march, the usual effect is that you walk further and change lines more often rather than the network stopping. Central Paris is compact, so a 2-3 km walk often beats waiting for a bus stuck in the same traffic. If you are driving in from Belgium, Germany or the east, park outside the centre and finish the journey by metro or RER. Our Paris guide covers arrival points.

Motor show week

A record 20 Chinese car brands are expected at the Paris Motor Show, which opened on Monday, according to RFI France, as Europe's car industry struggles to keep pace with the shift to electric vehicles. If the show is why you are in Paris, treat Tuesday as a walking day and leave earlier than feels necessary. Nothing in either report points to mainline rail disruption, so a booked Eurostar or TGV is not the part of the trip to rethink.