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Transportation: All the updates and closures you need to know about for back-to-school!

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The Editor

© Jagoda Bartus / Le Bonbon

Here we are, it's been almost a week since schoolchildren headed back to school. And while it means we've brilliantly survived the summer commute chaos on the Paris transit system, it unfortunately doesn't mean we're in the clear now—quite the opposite, actually.

Back to school is never an easy time. Let's face it, you have to say goodbye to the beach, to endless evenings, to lazy days, and get back to work, stuck in a chair all day long. And this year, the vibe in the capital isn't helping us keep our spirits up, with among other things weather that's a bit of a mixed bag, and especially lots of disruptions and closures expected on Île-de-France transport in the coming weeks... Here's a quick rundown of what awaits you (some good, but mostly bad) for this 2026 back to school.


More chaos and disruptions ahead

If you thought that this summer, getting around the capital was complicated because of roadworks, we might as well tell you straight up, you're not out of the woods yet. Indeed, this September

, a transition period between summer's gentleness and the warmth of pumpkin spice lattes, no fewer than 4 metro lines are about to give you a hard time. To start, the line 6 will be completely closed on Sundays, September 6th and 20th, as well as October 4th, 11th and 18th and November 8th and 22nd. Next, on line 4, the Saint-Michel station will be completely inaccessible from September 14th to December 19th inclusive. Line 8, for its part, continues to not serve République station, and will do so until April 2027. Finally, no line 13 on theSundays September 13, 20 and 27 until noon.

On the RER and Transilien side, it's the same story, and let's just say it's not exactly dreamy. From September 11 to 13, the B line will be closed between Gare du Nord and Denfert-Rochereau. The C line, meanwhile, remains closed in the evenings until September 12. The RER D has been running on a reduced schedule since July, and will be closed between Stade de France and Creil on September 5 and 6. As for the Transilien, lines N, U, H, P and R will experience various work and service interruptions—head over to the RATP website for all the details, with the J line taking center stage, still subject to major disruptions.


Some good news on the horizon

Fortunately, much like the weather this week, the gloom could gradually lift over the coming months. Indeed, the annual Navigo Pass has finally arrived on smartphones. Plus, the first section of line 18, located between Massy–Palaiseau and Christ de Saclay, should open in October, finally giving us a glimpse of the Grand Paris Express. New MF19 trains should also be put into service on lines 10 and 7bis, and RER E, for its part, should also receive no fewer than 60 new trains by the end of the year. So really, things aren't going so badly after all!