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Here's why navigation on the Seine between Pont Neuf and Pont Saint-Michel will be banned on Halloween day

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The Editor

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On Saturday, October 31st, 2026, Halloween day, a large section of the Seine will be completely closed to river traffic for a few hours. This is due to film shooting and the presence of the entire crew as well as a stunt performer.

Is it possible to block navigation on an entire section of the Seine? It seems it is! On Monday, October 26, 2026, the Paris Police Prefecture announced that an entire stretch of the river would be closed during the night of Saturday, October 31 for four hours, from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. This ban applies to a specific section of the Seine: between Pont Neuf and Pont Saint-Michel, a total of 400 meters. But what explains this closure?


A stunt performer will dive into the Seine for a film shoot

This closure is due to a film production taking place during this time slot. The sequence notably requires a stunt performer's jump. The area therefore needs to be secured and no boats can circulate except those that are « necessary to ensure the supervision and safety of the shoot ». Beforehand, divers will be deployed to check the water depth, and to make sure no obstacles on the bottom could pose a danger. 


The Seine closed to navigation on Halloween morning

Once the stunt is completed and the sequence filmed, river traffic will resume its normal flow from 5 a.m. onwards. The perfect opportunity to spend the day celebrating Halloween in style. Plus, we've handpicked plenty of activities and Halloween evenings at Parisian museums for you to enjoy, making October 31st a spookily memorable day ! 

And if you ever feel like treating yourself to a little water adventure in the future, come check out our selection the best dinner cruises in Paris !