How will public transport services in the Ile-de-France region be organised for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games?
On 26 July 2024, for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games, 330,000 people are expected on the banks of the Seine to celebrate this historic moment.
For this major event, Île-de-France Mobilités has coordinated with Paris Police HQ to adjust the transport network for the occasion.
Five key points about the Paris 2024 Games Opening Ceremony
- The ceremony will take place from 7 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
- It will take place on the Seine, from east to west,on a six-kilometre-long route
- The ceremony will start from the Pont d’Austerlitz and will finish in front of Trocadéro, for the grand finale
- The transport service will be boosted to transport the 330,000 spectators to the celebration venues
- For security reasons, some areas will be closed to the public and to vehicle traffic, impacting bus routes and access to some stations.
Will you be there on the evening of the ceremony?
- Save some time. Make sure you have a round-trip ticket before you go to the ceremony,
- You will be present for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games? For your trips, choose the Paris 2024 pass, valid until the end of the transport service.
Traffic forecasts for Paris and the inner suburbs, July 18-25, 2024
For the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games the number public transport services will be increased
On the day the RER, metro...will be part of an increased level of public transport services in Île-de-France to bring spectators and residents safely to their destinations:
● Some stations on automatic metro lines (Lines 1, 4 and 14) will operate all night
● The RER Lines A and B lines will have additional services between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., and after 11 p.m.
Why will stations be closed before, during and after the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games?
During major events like the Tour de France and 14th July celebrations, security protocols require the closure of public transport stations near the event venues.
The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games is no exception. Paris Police have requested the closure of certain stations and connections to ensure everyone's safety, facilitate the work of security and emergency services, and respect the security perimeters around the Seine.
Quelles stations seront fermées pour la cérémonie d’ouverture des Jeux de Paris 2024 ?
Station closures from 18 to 26 July
Metro (stations in italics are already closed):
● Tuileries (Line 1)
● Concorde (Lines 1, 8 and 12)
● Champs-Elysées Clémenceau (Lines 1 and 13)
● Cité (Line 4)
● Quai de la Râpée (Line 5)
● Passy (Line 6)
● Trocadéro (Lines 6 and 9)
● Châtelet (Lines 7 and 11 - Seine zone)
● Pont-Marie (Line 7)
● Pont-Neuf (Line 7)
● Alma-Marceau (Line 9)
● Iéna (Line 9): closed only on 24 July during two events at the Parc des Princes
RER:
● Orsay Musée d'Orsay
● Pont de l'Alma
● Champ-de-Mars Tour Eiffel
Closed on the day of the ceremony
From early morning:
● Line 1: Franklin D. Roosevelt station closed (Line 1 closed between Palais-Royal and George V)
● Line 6: Section between La Motte-Piquet Grenelle and Charles-de-Gaulle Étoile closed for the transport of the Olympic Flame and a security sweep.
● Line 7: Section between Jussieu and Palais-Royal closed. Line 7 trains will not transport passengers under the Seine. As a result the line will operate in two separate sections (La Courneuve > Palais-Royal and Jussieu > Villejuif/Ivry)
● Line 9: Section between Miromesnil and Porte de Saint-Cloud closed
● Line 10: Michel-Ange Auteuil and Michel-Ange Molitor stations closed.
During the afternoon:
● Line 1: Saint-Paul station closed
● Line 11: Section between Arts et Métiers and Châtelet closed
● Line 12: Assemblée Nationale station closed
● Line 13: Invalides station closed
● Lines 8, 12 and 13: Stations close to the Seine, and those on the left bank with limited capacity, closed if they become too busy.
After 6 p.m.:
● Line 5: Section between Bastille and Gare d’Austerlitz closed
● Line 6: Line closed
● RER C: Section between Gare d'Austerlitz and Javel closed.
● T3a: No traffic on Pont National (temporary termini to be determined).
During the ceremony:
● Closed sections of Lines 5 and 6 reopen (except the Motte-Picquet Grenelle > CDG Etoile section)
After the ceremony:
● Lines 1, 4 and 14 will operate through the night (certain sections and stations)
● Lines 8, 12 and 13: Stations close to the Seine, and those on the left bank with limited capacity, closed
● The Paris section of the RER C reopens
Check these websites to keep up to date with all the stations closed before, during and after the event:
● Anticipate the Games and its interactive map
● Paris Police HQ (French only)
Opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games, impact on buses
Since March 2024, the installation of competition venues has impacted bus services due to the organization of the Paris 2024 Games.
During the week of the ceremony and until the end of the festivities, arrangements for spectator shuttles, event preparations, security perimeters, and ongoing road events will continue to disrupt vehicle traffic and bus routes.
To stay informed and plan your trips:
● Use the trip planner on the Île-de-France Mobilités website or the app