Updated 31 October 2026. The Paris Police Prefecture has brought back the 11pm to 6am curfew at Place de la République and Châtelet–Les Halles for this weekend (order No. 2026-01485, signed 30 October). There is a march on Saturday 31 October, and a separate evening curfew for unaccompanied minors in parts of the city. The curfew first came in after violence and looting during the 17 October cost-of-living protests. It ran every night from 22 to 26 October, then on the night of 26 to 27 October at République only.
What we know
- Adult curfew: 11pm to 6am on the nights of Saturday 31 October to Sunday 1 November, and Sunday 1 to Monday 2 November 2026.
- Where: the central plaza of Place de la République, where the 3rd, 10th and 11th arrondissements meet, and Châtelet–Les Halles in the 1st arrondissement, around the Canopée. Earlier orders covered the south side of Les Halles: Place Maurice-Quentin, Rue Berger, part of Passage des Lingères, Boulevard de Sébastopol and Rue Rambuteau.
- Who could still be there under earlier orders: residents who can show they live inside the zone, people working there, shopkeepers, and the emergency services. Reports have not yet confirmed the same exemptions under the new order.
- Minors: unaccompanied minors must be off the streets from 9pm to 6am in certain parts of Paris on the nights of 30 to 31 October, 31 October to 1 November, and 1 to 2 November. A court suspended an earlier minors' order on 28 October, and a new one followed.
- The march on Saturday 31 October: the Prefecture has set the route from Porte de Bagnolet to Porte de Charenton along the boulevards des Maréchaux, starting at 2pm. It refused the unions' Bastille–Nation route, and the unions have challenged that in court, so the route could still change. Other gatherings are announced, including outside the Assemblée nationale.
- Gathering ban: undeclared gatherings are banned in several parts of Paris until 6am on Monday 2 November.
- Transport: stations near the march and in the curfew zones are expected to close. Check RATP before you set out.
What to do now
- Be out of République and Châtelet–Les Halles before 11pm on Saturday and Sunday. If you live inside a zone, carry ID and something that shows your address, such as a bill or a lease.
- If you have teenagers, make sure they're home by 9pm this weekend.
- Stay away from the march and from any large crowd, even one that looks peaceful. Police may close streets or use tear gas without warning.
- Follow the instructions of the police.
- Check your route before you travel: stations can close at short notice.
- Keep your phone charged, carry some cash, and tell someone where you're going.
- If trouble starts near you, move away calmly into a side street or a building. Don't stop to film.
- If you live nearby, keep food, water and medicine at home for a few days in case it isn't safe to go out. In an emergency, call 112.
Who to call in France
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| All emergencies | 112 |
| Medical (SAMU) | 15 |
| Police | 17 |
| Fire | 18 |
| Text or SMS for deaf and hard of hearing people | 114 |
Official sources to follow
- Paris Police Prefecture (Préfecture de police): orders and updates, also posted on its X account, @prefpolice.
- UK Foreign Office travel advice: France: demonstrations and curfews, in English.
- UK Foreign Office: Getting help in France
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