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Transports in Paris: What's changing with the end of the Olympics

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The Editor

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It was the big black spot of these home Games. Metro stations closed, Olympic lanes reserved, or security perimeters everywhere, everyone feared the worst. And yet, in reality, it went rather well, right? We will all be happy to know that, since this Monday, August 12, things are gradually returning to normal.

There you have it, after 15 magical days of competition, the Olympics have come to an end. While some may feel a bit lost without the excitement, others are feeling quite joyful. For many Parisians, as well as those from the Île-de-France region and tourists, the end of the Games means no more restricted traffic zones and the struggles of getting around Paris. Here's a quick look at what has changed at the start of this week. Paris is back to normal First of all, the lifting of red zones around the 25 competition sites in Paris and its surroundings. This change will bring relief to motorcycles and cars, who have been dealing with tight restrictions since July 18th. Without a valid justification, they couldn't move around these areas, but now these precious QR codes have become like magic keys.

Hey there! Great news for all you drivers out there! Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 14th, all Olympic lanes on the peripheral boulevard will be suspended. It's just a little delay to allow the athletes and their crew to leave smoothly, before giving the streets back to the locals. Yes, these reserved lanes will be back in action starting from August 22nd. But don't worry, it's all for a good cause! It means a blast of energy in Paris, with the Paralympic Games happening.


And what about public transportation?

With many metro stations closed, it's no wonder that loads of Parisians decided to escape the city during the last 15 days. Surprisingly, everything ran smoothly. Trains were empty, subways were on time, and technical issues were rare. A big victory! The only downside? The metro ticket price will stay at €4 until September.

Good news! The Champs-Élysées Clemenceau station has reopened its doors this Monday. It will only close again on August 22 for the continuation of the competition. As for the Concorde and Tuileries stations, they will remain closed until the end of the Paralympics. Just a heads up, expect fewer metros on the lines in the coming weeks. But don't worry, RATP has everything under control. For real-time updates and more information, click here. Happy travels!