Paris 2024: how to get around on August 28th, the day of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games. Open and closed stations on August 28th, stops not served, and alternative transportation options.
Just like the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games, the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which will take place on Wednesday, August 28th, will also be held outside the stadium, in the heart of Paris. It will be held at Place de la Concorde and on the Champs-Élysées. More than 4,000 para-athletes and 65,000 spectators are expected to attend. This event, which is already anticipated to be exceptional, will therefore have an impact on traffic and public transportation. We will provide you with all the information you need to organize yourself accordingly.
The opening ceremony: presentation video
Presentation video of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremonyTraffic information to know on the day of the Paralympic Games opening ceremony
Good to know. These information may change in the coming days. Please check this page regularly.
Closed metro stations on August 28, 2024
| Line | Hours | Closed Stations |
|---|---|---|
 | All day | M01. Champs-Elysées-Clémenceau, Concorde, Tuileries |
 | All day | M08. Concorde |
 | From 14:00 | M09. Franklin D. Roosevelt stop will not be served |
 | All day | M12. Concorde |
 | All day | M13. Champs-Elysées-Clémenceau |
The RER stations not served on August 28, 2024
| Line | Hours | Unserved Stops |
|---|---|---|
 | From 15:00 | RERC. Access to the Musée d'Orsay station will be closed. |
Unserved tramway stops on August 28, 2024
| Line | Hours | Unserved Stops |
|---|---|---|
 | All day | T2. Porte d'Issy and Porte de Versailles. Terminus / origin Suzanne Lenglen. |
Bus lines with modified routes in August due to the Paris 2024 Games
Please check our dedicated page for line-by-line information by clicking on the link below.
Restrictions on motorized vehicle traffic in Paris and in accredited areas on the day of the ceremony
Tip: With the exception of the gray perimeter, you can move around on foot or by bike without any justification. Don't have a bike? No problem, you can rent bikes from Dott, Lime, and TIER directly in the Bonjour RATP app. Find out more here.
Legend
- The gray perimeter is reserved for accredited individuals, valid ticket holders, or pass holders.
- The red perimeter prohibits motorized vehicle traffic. Only individuals with an exemption will be allowed to circulate. However, pedestrian, cyclist, and scooter movements are allowed without any justification. Cargo bike deliveries will be possible through certain filtering points. For businesses and companies, employees and delivery personnel will be required to provide proof of authorization at the zone entrances.
- The blue perimeter allows pedestrian, cyclist, and scooter movements without any justification. Motorized vehicle traffic is restricted to drivers with specific circumstances that require travel within this zone.
Transport alternatives
With the exception of the gray perimeter, you will be able to travel on foot or by bike without any justification. Don't have a bike? Don't worry, you can rent bikes from Dott, Lime, and TIER, which are available for rent in Paris directly through the Bonjour RATP app. To learn more, click on the button below.
