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Closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games (September 8): what impacts can you expect on your travels in the Saint-Denis area?
Published on September 04 2024
On September 8, the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games will take place at the Stade de France, from approximately 20:30 p.m. to 23:30 p.m. A large crowd of spectators is expected on public transport and on the road from 16 p.m. until late in the evening, and security perimeters will be activated. If you have to travel that day, what should you anticipate?
In this section:
Closing ceremony: security perimeters in Saint-Denis
The closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games takes place at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
Security perimeters similar to those securing competition venues will be activated with traffic restrictions expected throughout the area around the stadium, for roads, as well as increased traffic on public transport.
Where are the security perimeters located?
They are activated at the Pleyel crossroads (athletes' village), the Stade de France and the Aquatic Center from 14h.
The Paralympic marathon will also take place on September 8
Until around 15pm, due to the Paralympic marathon event, a wider red security perimeter will be set up in the Saint-Denis, Aubervilliers, Bobigny and Drancy area from 6am. The restrictions will be gradually lifted following the passage of the last athlete.
Find out more on the road race page
Check out the interactive map as of September 8 to see the exact location of the different perimeters. Scroll through the hours to see how they have changed.
I consult the interactive mapWhat are the impacts of these perimeters on your travel?
On September 8th for the closing ceremony, you will meet 3 types of security perimeters.
Perimeter type | How to get there on foot, by bike or by public transport? | How to get there by motor vehicle? |
Grey | You will only be able to access it if: – you are a spectator, with a ticket for the closing ceremony – you are accredited with a Games Pass (QR Code)
| You will only be able to access it if: - You are a spectator, with a ticket for the closing ceremony – you are accredited with a Games Pass (QR Code) |
Red | Access is possible without QR Code or proof.
| You must have a QR Code (Games Pass) to circulate within the red perimeter. This QR Code is issued only to eligible people, which includes in particular: local residents, PRMs, people working in the sector, certain professionals and visitors to establishments open to the public (hospitals, universities, etc.). Find details of authorized persons here.
If you are concerned, we invite you to apply for your Games Pass (QR code) now. The time to obtain the Games Pass can vary from a few days to a few weeks. I make my request on the pass-jeux.gouv.fr platform of the Police Prefecture |
blue | Access is possible without QR Code or proof. | You must have proof of your choice that certifies that your travel by motorized vehicle is necessary. This includes, among other things:
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Roads: impacts on motorways and ring roads in the Saint-Denis area
Which sections of road are impacted?
- La RD24 will be closed to general traffic, between Avenue Wilson and Place du Cornillon, between the Sunday September 8 at 00:01 and until Monday September 9 at 8:XNUMX
- The Autoroute du Nord and Avenue du Président Wilson up to the outer ring road are impacted by:
- an Olympic way, that is to say a lane reserved for accredited vehicles, which you must avoid by staying on the other lanes alongside;
- an Olympic route, i.e. a recommended route for official Games shuttles, which may cause delays.
Consult the interactive map as of September 8 to view the exact location of these tracks.
How to travel on the motorway and ring roads on D-Day?
You will be able to continue to drive on the motorways and ring roads around Saint-Denis, but we advise you to avoid them. at the latest from 16 p.m., to avoid the crowds of spectators and official delegations going to the Stade de France.
Public transport: expected impacts
Several lines will be particularly impacted on September 8 from 17 p.m. to midnight. Here is our advice for your public transport journeys between Paris intramuros and Saint-Denis.
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Crowds expected between Les Sablons and Palais Royal - Louvre Museum -
Crowds expected between Riquet and Palais Royal - Louvre Museum -
Crowds expected between Pont Alexandre III and Opéra -
Expected crowds between Clichy Town Hall and Miromesnil -
crowds expected between Porte de Saint-Ouen and Porte de La Chapelle -
Expected crowds between Denfert-Rochereau and La Plaine - Stade de France
Reminder: for the tram
, the Colette Besson station is closed.
If you need to go through these stations, we advise you to take transport before 17 p.m. From 17 p.m., the waiting time to access the platform may be longer due to the crowds.
Impacts are expected for bus journeys whose stops are in the area. To find out the real-time impact of the ceremony on public transport, go to the app Hello RATP ou Ile-de-France Mobilities.
- RER
- The Metro
- The train
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Crowds expected between Les Sablons and Palais Royal - Louvre Museum
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Crowds expected between Riquet and Palais Royal - Louvre Museum
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Crowds expected between Pont Alexandre III and Opéra
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Expected crowds between Clichy Town Hall and Miromesnil
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crowds expected between Porte de Saint-Ouen and Porte de La Chapelle
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Expected crowds between Denfert-Rochereau and La Plaine - Stade de France
Reminder: for the tram
, the Colette Besson station is closed.
If you need to go through these stations, we advise you to take transport before 17 p.m. From 17 p.m., the waiting time to access the platform may be longer due to the crowds.
Impacts are expected for bus journeys whose stops are in the area. To find out the real-time impact of the ceremony on public transport, go to the app Hello RATP ou Ile-de-France Mobilities.
- RER
- The Metro
- The train
The interactive map shows you the traffic forecasts
To view the details of the impacts on your lines on September 8, go to the interactive map in the "Public transport" tab.
Are you a spectator and wondering how to access the ceremony site?
See you at Paris 2024 to find out all the practical information and the Paris 2024 Public Transport application to prepare your itinerary.
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Map of impacts on your travels
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