New Year’s Eve 2026 in Paris: Metro Station Closures Near Champs-Élysées
As Paris prepares for its grand New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations on the iconic Champs-Élysées, featuring a traditional fireworks display and video-mapping at the Arc de Triomphe, commuters and revelers need to be aware of significant changes to public transport. To ensure the smooth running and safety of the event, several metro and RER stations in the vicinity of the Champs-Élysées will be closed or partially inaccessible on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
RATP has announced these closures, which will affect services from the afternoon into the evening. Planning your journey in advance is crucial if you intend to join the festivities on the Champs-Élysées.
Affected Metro and RER Stations on December 31, 2025
The following stations and lines will experience closures or service interruptions:
RER A
- Charles de Gaulle – Étoile Station: Closed from 2:00 PM on December 31 until 1:00 AM on January 1.
Metro Line 1
- Argentine Station: Closed from 2:00 PM on December 31.
- Charles de Gaulle – Étoile Station: Closed from 2:00 PM on December 31 until 1:00 AM on January 1.
- George V Station: Closed from 4:00 PM on December 31 until 1:00 AM on January 1.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Station: Access closed from 4:00 PM on December 31 until 1:00 AM on January 1.
- Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau Station: Access closed from 4:00 PM on December 31.
- Concorde Station: Access closed from 4:00 PM on December 31 until 1:00 AM on January 1.
- Tuileries Station: Closed from 4:00 PM on December 31.
Metro Line 2
- Charles de Gaulle – Étoile Station: Closed from 2:00 PM on December 31 until 1:00 AM on January 1.
- Ternes Station: Closed from 12:10 AM on January 1.
Metro Line 6
- Traffic Interruption: Between Charles de Gaulle – Étoile and Kléber from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on December 31.
- Traffic Interruption: Between Charles de Gaulle – Étoile and Trocadéro from 4:00 PM on December 31 until 1:00 AM on January 1.
- Passy Station: Closed from 9:00 PM on December 31.
- Dupleix Station: Closed from 9:00 PM on December 31.
Metro Line 8
- Concorde Station: Access closed from 4:00 PM on December 31.
Metro Line 9
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Station: Access closed from 4:00 PM on December 31 until 1:00 AM on January 1.
- Saint-Philippe-du-Roule Station: Closed from 4:00 PM on December 31.
- Iéna Station: Closed from 4:00 PM on December 31.
Metro Line 12
- Concorde Station: Access closed from 4:00 PM on December 31.
Metro Line 13
- Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau Station: Access closed from 4:00 PM on December 31.
Overnight Public Transport for New Year’s Eve
Despite the closures around the Champs-Élysées, several metro, RER, and Transilien lines will operate throughout the night of December 31 to January 1, and will be free of charge. This is good news for those celebrating elsewhere in Paris and its surrounding regions. Please check the RATP website or official transport apps for details on these overnight services.
We wish everyone a happy and safe New Year’s Eve celebration!
Contact Information
For the latest updates and detailed information, please refer to the official RATP website or contact their customer service.
- RATP Official Website: www.ratp.fr
- Customer Service: Check RATP website for specific contact numbers.
Source: https://www.sortiraparis.com/actualites/a-paris/articles/287418-reveillon-nouvel-an-2026-paris-stations-metro-fermees-abords-champs-elysees
