The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will take place in the capital from 26 July to 11 August 2024. They will be followed by the Paralympic Games from 28 August to 12 September. This eagerly-awaited event will of course be an opportunity for a tremendous international gathering around the values of sport and a great moment of sharing and global celebration. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are unique in that they will be held at several venues located in the heart of Paris or on the outskirts. This will have a major impact on traffic, with numerous intramural traffic restrictions and red zones of total exclusion. Similarly, many metro and RER stations will be closed. These traffic and transport restrictions will have a major impact on the lives of Parisians for almost 3 months. Restrictions, transport, taxis, closures, etc. Here is a stage-by-stage summary of the restriction plan.
Traffic restrictions
Most of the competition venues are in the Île-de-France region, with a total of 25 locations. Of these, 13 are in Paris and the remaining 12 are spread across the nearby areas of Seine-Saint-Denis (93), Hauts-de-Seine (92), Yvelines (78) and Seine-et-Marne (77).
Restriction calendar : Dates to remember
The traffic restrictions will be progressive. They follow a step-by-step plan and a very precise timetable.
From May 1 to June 15: Some bridges and streets close in the centre of the capital such as the Pont Alexandre III and Pont Louis Philippe, Avenue du Maréchal Gallieni and Cours la Reine ... Traffic was starting to become difficult in central Paris, particularly in the 4th, 5th and 8th arrondissements. The Place de la Concorde is partially closed. Concorde metro station closed from 17 May.
From 15 June to 18 July: Traffic restrictions increase: The number of streets closed increases in central Paris. The installation of bleachers begins for the opening ceremony on 26 July on the Seine. Access to the lower quays gradually closes (where the bleachers are being installed). From early July, the Alma bridge, the Carrousel bridge and the Royal bridge will be closed. Traffic becomes very difficult on the right and left banks near the Seine between the Pont d'Austerliz and the Pont de Bir Hakeim. We advise you to avoid driving in the heart of Paris.
From 18 to 26 July: The centre of Paris is partially closed to traffic. Many RER and metro stations are closed. Generally speaking, the Invalides, Trocadéro and Concorde districts and the banks of the Seine are closed to traffic. Lanes are reserved for accredited vehicles, ambulances, public transport and taxis. A total of 185 km of roads in the Ile-de-France region will be affected between 1 July and 15 September, including the A1 (link to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport), A4, A86, A12 and A13 motorways. A QR Code or GAME PASS is required to access the red zones along the Seine.
On 26 July: Opening ceremony on the Seine: The entire heart of Paris is blocked to traffic.
From 27 July to 11 August: Traffic resumes very gradually, albeit with major restrictions depending on the schedule of events (See the link to the schedule at the bottom of the page). You are still strongly advised not to travel in the inner suburbs. Metro and RER stations closed on 18 July are reopening.
From 12 August to 12 September: The reserved traffic lanes will be maintained until the end of the Paralympic Games, but traffic will resume and return to a certain fluidity with the reopening of many streets.
How will you get around Paris during the 2024 Olympics?
Given the restrictions and constraints, it is preferable to travel by foot, public transport or taxi in and around Paris. Walking will probably be the only real option in the heart of the capital between 18 July and 12 August.
Are taxis and VTCs allowed on the roads during the Olympic Games?
Yes, but there are several different cases. Taxis and VTCs will be able to access blue and red zones if they have a Pass and so does their customer (this last point is important!). The grey zones, on the other hand, will be completely closed to traffic. It will therefore be possible to travel to Paris airports and stations for holiday departures. However, you will probably have to allow for a small additional cost due to the density of the traffic, and also think about taking a comfortable time margin to avoid missing your train or plane.
Booking a taxi cab transfer
Book your taxi cab or passenger car service online simply and easily.
No, the motorways will not be closed, contrary to what we read at the beginning of June in communications whose source has not been clearly established. The A1, A3, A4, A6, A86, A12, A13 and other motorways will indeed be open, but with a special lane reserved for official accredited vehicles, taxis, buses and ambulances.
Calendar of events, dates, maps : All the information you need
You will find below reliable and official sources of information on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to help you organise your personal or business travel during this period.
Map of traffic restriction zones
Useful info
Paris.fr : Traffic restrictions with different safety perimeters depending on the event schedule.
Anticiperlesjeux.gouv.fr : Official government website detailing the restrictions in the vicinity of competition sites.
