Paris protest on 31 October: getting around from the 8th
By Rédaction My Sweet Paris · Published 31 October 2026
A cost-of-living protest takes place in Paris this Saturday, 31 October. At the police prefecture’s request, more than thirty metro and RER stations are closed, several of them near the Concortel: Concorde, Opéra, Chaussée d’Antin–La Fayette. Here is how to plan your day.
On the programme
Cost-of-living protest
Protest in Paris on Saturday 31 October; more than thirty metro and RER stations closed at the prefecture’s request, including Concorde, Opéra and Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau.
- Dates
- 31 October 2026
- Venue
- Paris, Paris
- Price
- Not applicable.
Which stations are closed near the hotel?
According to the RATP, as reported by Sortiraparis, more than thirty stations are closed, most from 5.30 am. Near the 8th:
- Line 1: Charles-de-Gaulle–Étoile, George V, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau, Concorde and Tuileries, from opening time.
- Line 7: Opéra, Chaussée d’Antin–La Fayette and Pyramides, from 11 am.
- Line 4: Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Odéon, from noon; Bastille and République also close during the morning.
- More than a hundred Vélib’ stations are out of service between Châtelet and the Champs-Élysées until Monday morning.
Madeleine and Saint-Lazare were not on the lists published on Friday, but further closures may be decided during the day.
What is the route?
Reports differ. According to France 3 and Sortiraparis, the administrative court authorised the Bastille–Nation route after a ban by the prefecture; other articles mention a Porte de Bagnolet–Porte de Charenton route set by the prefecture, starting at 2 pm. Either way, the march stays in eastern Paris, far from the Concortel. Curfews have also been announced: check the police prefecture’s orders before going out in the evening.
Our tips for the day
- Check the RATP website or app before every journey.
- Walk around the neighbourhood: the Madeleine, the Opéra and Parc Monceau are all within walking distance.
- Stay close: our illustrated map, our restaurants and our ideas nearby.
- Avoid the Bastille and Nation areas in the afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
Is Concorde station open on 31 October?
No, Concorde is one of the line 1 stations closed from the start of service, at the prefecture’s request.
Where does the 31 October protest go?
Through eastern Paris. According to France 3 and Sortiraparis, the administrative court authorised the Bastille–Nation route; other sources mention a route between Porte de Bagnolet and Porte de Charenton.
Is the Madeleine area affected?
The march does not pass through it, but several nearby stations are closed (Concorde, Opéra, Chaussée d’Antin). Madeleine was not on the lists published on Friday.
Where can I check closures in real time?
On the RATP website and app, and on the police prefecture’s website for official orders.
Practical information
- More than 30 metro and RER stations closed on Saturday 31 October, including Concorde and Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau (from opening) and Opéra and Chaussée d’Antin (from 11 am).
- Madeleine and Saint-Lazare were not on the lists published on Friday: check again on the RATP website.
- Route in eastern Paris (Bastille–Nation or Porte de Bagnolet–Porte de Charenton depending on the source); starting in the afternoon.
- Official orders and any curfews: police prefecture website.
Read next
Sources
- Sortiraparis — October 31 demonstration: metro and RER stations closed Saturday — 31 October 2026
- France 3 Paris Île-de-France — Manifestation du 31 octobre à Paris : parcours, métros fermés, dispositif de sécurité — 31 October 2026
- Sortiraparis — October 31 protest in Paris: route, metro, curfews — 31 October 2026