Metro Line 4 Closure and Bastille Day Disruptions Mark This Week's Transport Changes

Métro Line 4 remains closed between Montparnasse Bienvenue and Les Halles until July 24, 2026, due to construction work, creating ongoing travel adjustments for passengers this week.

Line 4 Closure Details

The closure on Line 4 affects nearby transit options in central Paris, with the work scheduled through the end of next week. Travelers relying on this segment must plan detours or alternative lines as the restriction stays in place until July 24, 2026.

Bastille Day Security Measures

On Bastille Day 2026, numerous metro and RER stations near the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées closed for security, with some closures starting at 6:30am and lasting until 2pm. Bus and tram routes across central Paris were diverted or suspended during the festivities, while Vélib' bike stations in the 7th and 8th arrondissements faced partial suspensions.

Service at Place de la Bastille

Place de la Bastille is served by Paris Métro Lines 1, 5, and 8 at the border of the 4th, 11th, and 12th arrondissements. The RATP Metro runs a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Bastille every 5 minutes, completing the journey in 3 minutes for a €3 ticket cost. These details provide a steady option amid the wider disruptions reported this week.

Passengers can use the frequent Hôtel de Ville to Bastille service as one workaround while Line 4 construction continues. The security-related station closures from Bastille Day have ended, but the Line 4 work extends the period of adjusted routes into the coming days. After July 24, 2026, normal operations on the affected Line 4 segment are expected to resume.