Bastille Day 2026: Metro Closures, Station Shutdowns, Traffic Bans Announced

Metro stations serving Place de la Bastille on Lines 1, 5 and 8 will operate under altered schedules during Bastille Day 2026 on July 14, with multiple closures and route changes affecting travel across the 4th, 11th and 12th arrondissements.

Metro and Bus Service Intervals

RATP Metro runs trains from Hôtel de Ville to Bastille every 5 minutes at a fare of €3 for the 3-minute journey. Buses depart from Rue de Jouy every 10 minutes at fares between €1 and €3 for the same 3-minute trip. These frequencies remain the documented baseline before any Bastille Day adjustments take effect.

Traffic Prohibition Perimeters

Traffic of any kind faces a full ban from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 14, 2026, inside designated zones covering the 7th, 8th, 16th and 17th arrondissements to accommodate the military parade. The restriction applies across central Paris corridors directly linked to parade logistics.

Station Closure Windows

Stations near the parade route such as Champs-Élysées-Clémenceau, George V and Concorde close from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stations closer to the Eiffel Tower remain open longer before later shutdowns for fireworks. These timed closures form part of the broader set of temporary metro station shutdowns and bus route alterations listed for Bastille Day 2026.

Practical Travel Adjustments

Residents and visitors planning movement through Place de la Bastille or connecting arrondissements should consult updated RATP schedules for the day, as the combination of perimeter bans, station closures and maintained service intervals on unaffected segments will require route changes. The listed service frequencies provide the measurable baseline for any revised timetables issued closer to the date.