The Semi de Paris 2026, a highly anticipated annual event, is set to take place this Sunday, March 8th, 2026. This popular half-marathon will lead to considerable parking and traffic restrictions across various parts of the capital. This article outlines the specific details of these restrictions to help residents and visitors navigate the city.
Semi de Paris 2026: Key Information
The Semi de Paris is a half-marathon covering a distance of 21.0975 km. The race route winds through iconic Parisian neighborhoods, including Boulevard Saint-Germain, the Quais de Seine, the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, the Château de Vincennes, the Hôtel de Ville, Rue de Rivoli, and Place de la Bastille. This event, a precursor to the full Paris Marathon on April 12th, attracts a large number of participants annually.
Parking Restrictions
To ensure the smooth running of the event, the Paris Police Prefecture issues an annual decree temporarily modifying parking and traffic. Parking for “all types of vehicles” will be prohibited in the following areas and times:
- Boulevard Saint Germain: From March 6th at 6:00 PM to March 8th at 3:30 PM
- Rue Biscornet, Rue de Lyon, Rue Lacuée, and Avenue Daumesnil (up to Avenue Ledru-Rollin), Boulevard de la Bastille: From March 6th at 6:00 PM to March 8th at 8:30 PM
- Boulevard Bourdon, Place de la Bastille, Quai Henri IV, Rue Saint-Antoine: From March 6th at 6:00 PM to March 8th at 6:00 PM
- Avenue de Gravelle (from n°3 to n°12), Bd de Reuilly (from n°23 to n°45), Avenue de la Porte de Charenton (from n°14 to n°19), Avenue Daumesnil (from n°212 to n°229): From March 6th at 6:00 PM to March 8th at 4:00 PM
Traffic Restrictions
Traffic will also be prohibited in the following areas and times:
- Boulevard Henri IV and Pont de Sully: From March 7th at 11:00 PM to March 8th at 5:30 PM
- Boulevard Saint Germain: From March 7th at 11:00 PM to March 8th at 3:30 PM
- Quai des Célestins, Boulevard Morland, Quai Henri IV, Quais Tournelle, Montbello, Béthune: On March 8th from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Rue Biscornet, Rue de Lyon, Rue Lacuée, and Avenue Daumesnil (up to Avenue Ledru-Rollin), Boulevard de la Bastille: From March 7th at 11:00 PM to March 8th at 8:30 PM
- Boulevard Bourdon, Place de la Bastille, Quai Henri IV, Rue Saint-Antoine: From March 7th at 11:00 PM to March 8th at 6:00 PM
- Avenue de Gravelle (from n°3 to n°12), Bd de Reuilly (from n°23 to n°45), Avenue de la Porte de Charenton (from n°14 to n°19), Avenue Daumesnil (from n°212 to n°229): On March 8th from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Rest of the route: On March 8th from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Recommendations for Residents and Visitors
Given these extensive restrictions, it is highly recommended to plan your travel in advance if you need to move around Paris on Sunday, March 8th. Public transport, particularly the metro, may be the most convenient option for navigating the city during the event. For up-to-date information on public transport, please consult the RATP website.
For the most comprehensive and real-time information regarding these restrictions, please refer to the official website of the Paris Police Prefecture.
