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Paris, November 14, 2026 – Commuters in the French capital faced significant disruptions on Saturday as the RATP (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens) closed 21 metro stations at the request of the Paris Police Prefecture. The closures were implemented to manage security during the fifth act of protests against the rising cost of living.
Extensive Metro Disruptions
The demonstrations saw protesters converge on a single route, beginning at Place de la République at 1:00 PM and moving toward Place de la Nation via Bastille. To ensure public safety and manage crowd flow, authorities mandated the closure of multiple stations throughout the day.
Station Closures Schedule
Traffic adjustments began early in the morning, with a phased closure of the network:
- From 10:00 AM: Châtelet (lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14) and Les Halles (line 4) were closed to the public.
- From 11:00 AM: An additional 19 stations were shuttered, including major hubs such as Bastille, Charles de Gaulle-Étoile, and Concorde.
In these affected stations, trains passed through without stopping, and passenger transfers were completely suspended. The RATP also warned of potential traffic interruptions on Line 6 between Kléber and Charles de Gaulle-Étoile, as well as on Line 11 between Hôtel de Ville and Châtelet.
List of Affected Stations (from 11:00 AM)
| Station | Lines Affected |
|---|---|
| Argentine | 1 |
| Assemblée nationale | 12 |
| Bastille | 1, 5, 8 |
| Champs-Élysées-Clemenceau | 1, 13 |
| Charles de Gaulle-Étoile | 1, 2, 6 |
| Concorde | 1, 8, 12 |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt | 1, 9 |
| Invalides | 8, 13 |
Security and Reopening
The RATP indicated that the reopening of these stations was subject to authorization from the Police Prefecture, depending on the evolution of the demonstrations. Protesters continued to march throughout the afternoon, highlighting ongoing public frustration regarding economic conditions.
Authorities advised residents to plan their travel in advance and check real-time updates via official RATP channels, as the city experienced heavy congestion in areas surrounding the protest route.
Source: CNEWS
