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The Place de la Concorde will be completely closed starting this Friday

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Good news! The famous Place de la Concorde in Paris has been closed off to everyone for a few days, but don't worry, it's all for a good cause - the Olympics! Starting May 31, the square will be completely off-limits to pedestrians, cyclists, scooter riders, and even drivers.

Since May 17, a big part of Place de la Concorde has been closed to traffic, no matter how you're getting around, and you can't even take metro line 12 there. The rest of the square will be closed starting this Friday evening, so you won't be able to go there at all from June 1st. Hooray for the Olympics! The Police Prefecture shared this exciting update at the end of May. On June 1st, the entire Place de la Concorde will be off-limits, no matter how you're traveling. This decision comes after three major roads in the city (including half of the square) were closed on May 17th.

Hey there! Are you ready for the Olympics in Paris? Get excited for the bleachers and sports fields going up! The games kick off on July 26th, with 3x3 basketball on July 30th and 31st near the Obelisk. Don't miss BMX freestyle and breakdancing on August 9th and 10th. And mark your calendars for skateboarding on July 27th and 28th, as well as August 6th and 7th - a new Olympic sport!

Watch Out for Road Closures

Just a heads up - there will be road closures during the Olympics. Keep an eye on which areas will be affected and plan your travels accordingly. Stay informed to make sure you don't run into any unexpected surprises and can fully enjoy the events hassle-free!

Exciting news for cyclists in Paris! You can now find secondary bike routes on the City of Paris website. Check out the map online to see how to get from the right bank to the left bank, and enjoy exploring the city on your bike!


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As for the metro station, a little break for the brave, since it will still be accessible on lines 1 and 8 until June 17. Hooray. From then on, the Place de la Concorde will have time to become a distant memory, as it will only reopen to the public on... September 7th! Shall we meet there in September to celebrate?