Paris strike on 6 October: what to do on foot near the Concortel
By Rédaction My Sweet Paris · Published 6 October 2026
Tuesday 6 October 2026 is a national day of action in Paris: a high-school and university student march leaves Place de la République at 2 pm, and six metro stations in the 11th arrondissement are closed from 10 am. Transport disruption is possible. From Hôtel Concortel, the easiest option is to stay on foot: the free Galeries Lafayette rooftop is about ten minutes away (estimate).
What changes on Tuesday 6 October?
According to Sortiraparis, a march of high-school and university students leaves Place de la République at 2 pm. Six stations are closed from 10 am, all in the 11th arrondissement: Charonne, Oberkampf, Richard-Lenoir, Rue des Boulets, Saint-Ambroise and Voltaire (lines 5 and 9). They will reopen as the march moves on. Strike calls also affect education, the civil service and transport, so check your route before setting off.
How do you get around from the hotel?
- Check the RATP or Île-de-France Mobilités app just before leaving.
- Avoid the République – Nation area in the early afternoon.
- For an airport or train station, allow plenty of extra time.
- The Saint-Lazare – Madeleine – Opéra area is easy to explore on foot: see our article on the 29 September strike for more tips.
What can you do on foot? Head up to the Galeries Lafayette rooftop
At 40 boulevard Haussmann, the department store opens its 8th-floor rooftop terrace free of charge. The view is spectacular: the back of the nearby Palais Garnier, the Paris rooftops, the Eiffel Tower in the distance and Sacré-Cœur. Before going up, look up at the store's famous dome. The terrace may close in bad weather.
To make an afternoon of it, a visit to the Palais Garnier is right next door. More ideas in Discover Paris and, for dinner, our gourmet addresses.
Frequently asked questions
Which metro stations are closed on 6 October 2026?
According to Sortiraparis, Charonne, Oberkampf, Richard-Lenoir, Rue des Boulets, Saint-Ambroise and Voltaire (lines 5 and 9), from 10 am until the march has passed.
Where does the 6 October march start in Paris?
The high-school and university student march leaves Place de la République at 2 pm, heading towards eastern Paris.
Is the Galeries Lafayette rooftop free?
Yes, access to the rooftop terrace of the Haussmann store is free. It may close in bad weather.
Is the hotel area affected by the march?
The announced route is in eastern Paris (République, 11th). The Saint-Lazare – Madeleine area (8th) is not on it, but transport may be disrupted across the city.
Practical information
- March: leaves Place de la République at 2 pm; Charonne, Oberkampf, Richard-Lenoir, Rue des Boulets, Saint-Ambroise and Voltaire stations closed from 10 am.
- Traffic: check the RATP or Île-de-France Mobilités app before each journey.
- Galeries Lafayette rooftop: 40 boulevard Haussmann, 8th floor, free access; about 10 minutes on foot from the hotel (estimate).
- Store and rooftop hours: check the Galeries Lafayette website (may close in bad weather).
Read next
Sources
- Sortiraparis — Manifestation étudiante et lycéenne du 6 octobre : les stations de métro fermées — 6 October 2026
- Sortiraparis — Métro, RER, Transilien : manifestations et perturbations du 5 au 11 octobre 2026 — 6 October 2026
- Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann — 6 October 2026
- Paris Friendly — Terrasse gratuite des Galeries Lafayette — 6 October 2026