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Protests on October 31 in Paris: Curfews and Metro Station Closures

Curfews have been implemented in Paris and several French cities to secure the protests on October 31.

31 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On October 31, protests are scheduled in Paris as part of the "Act III" mobilizations against the rising cost of living. To maintain public order, French authorities have declared curfews in certain areas of the capital and several other cities across the country. These measures will be enforced during the nights from Saturday to Sunday and from Sunday to Monday, from 11 PM to 6 AM.

In Paris, over 40 metro stations will be closed for security reasons. RATP announced that closures will begin at 5:30 AM, with additional stations closing later in the day, particularly around the Pigalle and Bastille areas where tensions are expected.

The approved route for the protest has been the subject of judicial controversies. Initially, the prefecture had banned a route from Bastille to Nation, but the Paris administrative court suspended this ban, a decision the government has decided to contest. Ultimately, the Council of State validated the route between Porte de Bagnolet and Porte de Charenton, dismissing the one requested by the organizers.

Despite the tension surrounding these protests, the mobilization in Paris started peacefully before disturbances occurred at the time of dispersal. The Ministry of the Interior reported 565 arrests by 9 PM, reflecting a rise in incidents toward the end of the day, while approximately 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed across the country for security purposes.

Unions, including the CGT, have called for participation in the planned Parisian march, while lamenting the shift of the route that avoids the city center. This change follows violent incidents during previous protests, including the looting of Parisian shops the week before. Authorities believe these measures are necessary to prevent public order disturbances.

Nationwide, the mobilizations on October 31 have seen significant turnout, with the Ministry of the Interior reporting approximately 320,000 participants, while the inter-union estimates this number at nearly half a million, marking a decline compared to previous protests. Gatherings also took place in other cities such as Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Strasbourg.

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