Bastille Metro Reveals Frequency Changes, Truck Bans, Line Closures

Paris Métro Lines 1, 5 and 8 serve Place de la Bastille, with the station located under the square near the borders of the 4th, 11th and 12th arrondissements. These lines form the core of local subway access, and their service data now intersect with seasonal restrictions and construction limits.

Truck Restriction Hours

France introduced summer Saturday truck driving bans for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes on July 11, 2026, from 07:00 to 19:00. Weekend restrictions followed, linked to Bastille Day celebrations. The timed window covers peak daytime movement and directly affects freight routes that cross the eastern arrondissements.

Metro and Bus Intervals

RATP Metro runs a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Bastille every 5 minutes at a fare of €3 for a 3-minute journey. Buses operate from Rue de Jouy to Bastille - Rue Saint-Antoine every 10 minutes. These frequencies remain the documented baseline for short trips around the square during the period of added restrictions.

Construction and Bastille Day Closures

Traffic is suspended between Montparnasse Bienvenue and Les Halles until July 24, 2026, due to construction work, affecting nearby public transport access. Bastille Day on July 14 produced metro station closures along Lines 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 13, together with restricted bus and tram routes. The listed lines and suspension dates provide the concrete parameters for route planning this month.

Travelers can check current RATP updates for any remaining effects from the July 11 truck ban and the ongoing construction suspension through July 24. Alternative surface options on the documented bus route remain available at the stated 10-minute interval.