Pope Leo XIV's Visit to Paris: How to Get Around on September 25 and 26
The Popemobile on Friday, a mass attended by a large crowd on Saturday at the Concordia: closed stations, traffic-restricted areas, and our tips for getting around easily during your stay.
On Friday, September 25, and Saturday, September 26, 2026, Paris will welcome Pope Leo XIV. This extraordinary event will also significantly disrupt traffic and transportation in several neighborhoods of the capital.
Don't worry: your Korner hotel remains open and accessible. Pedestrian access may be restricted near the affected areas, and our front desk team is available to help you plan your travels. Here are the essentials you need to know, day by day.
Friday, September 25: Popemobile tour from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Pope will travel along the left bank in the popemobile, from Notre-Dame-des-Champs to Place Saint-Michel. A large rally is also planned for the afternoon at the Stade de France.
Affected neighborhoods: Montparnasse, Latin Quarter, Île de la Cité, and the UNESCO area (7th arrondissement).
Metro and RER stations closed starting at 10:00 a.m.: Notre-Dame-des-Champs (Line 12), Vavin (Line 4), Saint-Placide (Line 4), Port-Royal (RER B), Luxembourg (RER B), Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame (Line 4, RER B, and C), and Cité (Line 4).
Stations closed from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Varenne (13), Saint-François-Xavier (13), Ségur (10), and Duroc (10 and 13).
By car, taxi, or ride-hailing service: traffic will be blocked or rerouted along the route. Taxis and ride-hailing vehicles will move more slowly, especially between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Good to know: Notre-Dame will be closed to the public that day as an exception. Do you need to catch a train at the Montparnasse station? Be sure to leave much earlier than planned.
Saturday, September 26: Grand outdoor Mass at 3:00 p.m.
As the highlight of the visit, a mass attended by large crowds will be held in the Place de la Concorde and on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. Very large crowds are expected throughout central and western Paris.
Affected neighborhoods: Champs-Élysées, Étoile, Concordia, Tuileries, Invalides, and Orsay (7th arrondissement).
Metro stations closed from Friday at 10:00 p.m. until Saturday at 8:00 p.m.: Charles-de-Gaulle – Étoile (lines 1, 2, and 6), George V (1), Franklin D. Roosevelt (1 and 9), Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau (1 and 13), Concorde (1, 8, and 12), and Alma-Marceau (9). It has been announced that the RER A will remain in service at Charles-de-Gaulle – Étoile.
By car, taxi, or ride-hailing service: a large area around the Champs-Élysées and the Place de la Concorde will be restricted to vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Taxis and ride-hailing services will only be able to drop you off at a certain distance, and many bus stops in the 7th arrondissement will not be in service.
Good to know: Security checks will be conducted at the perimeter entrance.
Our 5 Tips for Getting Around with Ease
1. Check your route on the same day using the Bonjour RATP app or at ratp.fr.
2. Walk or take the subway, avoiding closed stations.
3. Do you have a train or a flight to catch? Leave much earlier than usual.
4. Are you going to call a taxi or a ride-hailing service? Specify a meeting point outside the restricted areas.
5. Always carry identification with you: there may be checks.
Do you have any questions about your itinerary?
Stop by the front desk: we'll be happy to help you plan your days and find the best route from your hotel. Haven't made a reservation yet? Discover our 3-star hotels in Paris.
Information updated as of September 16, 2026; subject to change. Based on announcements from the Paris City Council, the Police Prefecture, and the RATP.
