Important dates and impacted places to remember

Key dates

On the dates below, impacts are expected:  

• 27 August : the 12 Paralympic flame relay arrives in Île-de-France (Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, Val d'Oise, Yvelines), after crossing several cities in France on August 25 and 26.  
• 28 August : the 12 Paralympic flames cross all the districts of Paris, before meeting for the opening ceremony at the Concorde and on the Champs-Élysées.
• August 28 to September 8 : the security perimeters of the Paralympic Games are activated around the competition sites, 2 hours before the first event of the day and until 30 hour after the last event of the day.
• September 4 to 7: para cycling events in Clichy-sous-Bois (all day, every day).
• September 8: the Paralympic marathon, going from La Courneuve to Invalides, and the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Stade de France.
• From September 8 : the dismantling phase of the competition venues begins. It will end at the end of October.

The areas concerned

Roads: expected impacts

Ban on motorized traffic

Before, during and after an event, a red security perimeter is activated around the competition site. When these security perimeters are activated, you cannot drive a motorized vehicle unless you have a QR code (Games Pass). Only authorized audiences can request it..

If you are on foot, by bike or by public transport, you can travel normally within the red zones.

Restriction of motorized traffic

The blue perimeters encircle the red perimeters. You can travel there by motorized vehicle, provided you have a legitimate reason for going to the area. You will need to present proof of your choice to the police to access this blue perimeter (for example: proof of residence or work).

If you are on foot, by bike or by public transport, you can travel normally within the blue perimeters.

Slowdowns near the Olympic and Paralympic routes

The reserved Olympic and Paralympic lanes (VROP) are reserved for the circulation of Paris 2024 accredited vehicles. Other vehicles are not permitted to use these lanes. They must fall back on the tracks located next to it. Any vehicle traveling on an Olympic route without being authorized to do so is liable to 135 euros fines and legal proceedings.

The routes including a VROP will be extremely busy during this period with returns from leave and the resumption of activity, try to bypass these routes as far as possible.

Learn more about VROPs

Public transport: expected impacts

In public transport, the expected impacts are of the same nature as those of the Olympic Games. Download our brochure bringing together all the lines to avoid or favor during the Paralympic Games.  

Consult the brochure.

Stations closed

As a continuation of the Olympic Games and due to the same road footprint and capacity constraints, certain metro and tram stations will be closed until September. 

Increased waiting time on metro platforms and high attendance

Due to the expected high traffic, on certain lines and for certain stations, you may wait more than 15 minutes to access the platform.

For details of the impacted lines, see:  

• The interactive map, which specifies the days, times and stations to avoid.
• Brochure, which summarizes the essentials for traveling by public transport during the Paralympic Games.   

Diverted and modified bus routes

If you take the bus in Paris and Île-de-France, your line will probably be modified, by:  

• unserved stops;
• deviations;
• Longer travel time due to heavy traffic.  

These temporary changes may last until October 2024, at the latest. 

The impacts to be expected for the start of the school year  

The Paralympic Games have little impact on the start of the school year, which takes place from September 2 to 7. Most establishments in Paris and the Ile-de-France region will operate normally, sometimes with adjusted hours.  

The most significant impact concerns Henri Barbusse and Claude Dilain elementary schools in Clichy-sous-Bois. They are located in a red perimeter during para cycling events. Students will therefore be welcomed outside on September 3, 5 and 6.

The students of Dora Maar college, which is located in the athletes' village in Saint-Denis, will be hosted temporarily in a nearby unoccupied elementary school.

How to prepare for your daily travels between now and the Paralympic Games?  

General advice

Identify your planned trips from August 27 to September 8, and see if they include impacted roads or public transportation, using the interactive map. If so, telecommuting and telemedicine are strongly recommended to avoid difficult travel.  

If you are forced to travel, favor :  

• the bike et walking ;
• the less busy metro, RER and tram lines;  
• a combination of these travel modes, to avoid the most impacted stations.  

Are you a user with reduced mobility or a disability? Consult our article dedicated to accessibility.

Resources for Professionals

Your professional activity may be impacted during the Paralympic Games. Here are several tools to best anticipate.