This November 11, 2024, several ceremonies are organized in Paris on the occasion of the 106th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice of the First World War. Also, the RATP announces the closure of several metro stations this Monday due to these commemorations. We tell you more.
You are not unaware that this Monday November 11 is a public holiday In France. On this day, commemorations take place all over the country, as in ParisOr Emmanuel Macron must in particular pay tribute in front of the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, under theTriumphal arch.
This Monday, November 11, 2024 in Paris, is the Armistice of 1918, therefore a public holiday. So, since we have a long weekend, what is open and what is closed? You don't know where to go out without finding yourself in front of a closed door? We'll help you, take a look at these great ideas for outings in Paris! [Lire la suite]
Every year, France pays tribute and commemorates on the occasion of November 11. But do you know why this date is historic in the country? And why has November 11 become a public holiday in France? We tell you. [Lire la suite]
As indicated by several media, including TF1, the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron will commemorate November 11 in the company of the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmerfor a day dedicated to “Franco-British friendship“. Monday morning, the two men will therefore head towards the Georges Clemenceau statue on the Champs-Élysées, then that of Winston Churchill, in order to lay wreaths there. They will then go to the Place de l'Etoile for the traditional ceremony at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe.
Also, to enable the smooth running of this ceremony, RATP announces the closure of several metro stations this Monday, November 11, 2024 in Paris.
More precisely, access to six stations are closed. THE stations Kléber (ligne 6), Boissiere (ligne 6), Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau (lines 1 and 13), Franklin D. Roosevelt (lines 1 and 9), George V (line 1) and Charles de Gaulle – Star (lines 1, 2 and 6 and RER A) are closed by order of the Police Prefecture. Note that trains do not stop, and connections at these stations are not guaranteed. The reopening of these stations will be done with authorization from the Police Prefecture.
Metro stations closed this Monday, November 11, 2024
- Lines 1 and 13: Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau
- Lines 1 and 9: Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Ligne 1 : George V
- Lines 1, 2 and 6 and RER A: Charles de Gaulle – Star
- Ligne 6 : Kléber
- Ligne 6 : Boissiere
These constraints may make your travels more difficult this Monday. Also, the RATP encourages travelers to plan their itineraries in advance using the app or RATP website.
Furthermore, due to commemorations of November 11the Police Headquarters is putting in place traffic and parking restrictions.
