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Opening of Olympic lanes Paris 2024, map and traffic restrictions

Olympic lanes, the reserved lanes on Paris and Ile-de-France roads and in particular on the ring road, for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, come into force this Monday, July 15. Who can use them? What not to do? Where are they located? We tell you all about it.

When should you go on vacation to avoid traffic jams? Bison Futé sees red this weekend in Ile-de-France

School vacations start on July 7, but traffic conditions are already forecast to be difficult this final weekend of June 28 and 29, 2024. Bison Futé forecasts a red Friday in the Île-de-France region.

Pollution in Paris: free residential parking on June 26, 2024

Paris City Hall announces the return of free residential parking this June 26, 2024. Airparif is forecasting an ozone pollution episode in the Ile-de-France region.

A13 freeway fully reopened in both directions on Monday June 24

The A13 freeway between Vaucresson and Paris is fully reopening this Monday, June 24, 2024 in both directions. Reopening of the section in the province-Paris direction began as early as last Thursday, with full reopening taking place at around 4pm.

Ascension Day: Bison Futé sees red in Île-de-France, how to avoid traffic jams?

The Ascension Bridge promises to be particularly difficult for motorists in the Paris region. Bison Futé forecasts heavy traffic from Tuesday May 7, especially in the outbound direction, marking the start of a week of massive travel due to the combination of two public holidays.

Paris 2024 Marathon: traffic and parking bans during the race

This Sunday, April 7, 2024, the legendary Paris Marathon returns. The Prefecture de Police has set up traffic and parking arrangements throughout the capital for the occasion.

Easter weekend departure traffic in Paris and Ile-de-France: Bison Futé's advice

Bison Futé is forecasting a busy weekend and, above all, a busy Friday and Monday on the roads. To help you get away from it all and avoid traffic jams, check out the traffic forecasts and tips for this long weekend.

Greater Paris EPZ: which cars will be banned in 2025?

Postponed several times, the traffic restriction for Crit'air 3 vehicles will finally come into force on January 1, 2025. Which vehicles will be affected by this Low Emission Zone (LEZ)?

Cab mobilization in Paris on Monday, roads and ring road blocked, disruptions to be expected

Paris is gearing up for a day of heavy mobilization. This Monday, March 4, 2024, cab drivers from the Paris region and beyond are gathering for a vast protest operation. At issue is the reform of health insurance reimbursements for medical transport, which has sparked deep discontent within the profession. Motorists have already been warned: the major roads leading to the capital, including the ring road, could experience major disruption from early morning onwards.

Farmers' anger: a blockade of Paris and Rungis on Monday, risk of shortages?

If you have to drive around the capital, be careful! The farmers' mobilization continues, and the unions are now calling for a "siege of the capital" from Monday, for an indefinite period. The Rungis market could also be blocked!

Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre 2023: traffic bans in Paris' 18th arrondissement

The Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre returns to northern Paris from Wednesday October 11 to Sunday October 15, 2023, with a host of festive and convivial events. To ensure the smooth running of the event, the Préfecture de police has issued a decree temporarily modifying traffic in several streets in the capital's 18th arrondissement.

Rugby World Cup: traffic restrictions around the rugby village at La Concorde

From September 8 to October 28, 2023, the Place de la Concorde will host a huge rugby village to celebrate the competition. But for motorists, there will be severe restrictions, so avoid the area!

Bison Futé forecasts a difficult weekend: Traffic tips for August 25 to 28, 2023

From August 25 to 28, 2023, Bison Futé is warning us of "difficult" traffic on the roads, particularly from coastal regions to metropolitan areas and especially Paris and Ile-de-France. If you plan to travel during this period, take note of the following information to avoid traffic jams.

Traffic: new car-pooling sign on the road - watch out for the fine!

There's a new sign on the road, symbolized by a white diamond on a blue background, and you could be fined if you don't obey it. Its purpose is to encourage car-sharing, with a reserved lane.

Chassé-croisé: black Saturday on the roads, "the most difficult day of the summer" according to Bison Futé

Bison Futé is forecasting very difficult traffic conditions for the traditional summer vacation "chassé-croisé" on Saturday August 5, 2023, with the day classified as black in the departure direction, particularly in the Paris region. So take care on the roads.

Paris: closure of the northern ring road and the A86 motorway on Monday and Wednesday nights

Be careful if you want to hit the road on the nights of June 5 to 7, 2023, in the Paris region! The northern ring road as well as the A86 will be closed from 10pm to 5:30am, as part of the preparations for the Paris 2024 Games.

Driving in Paris: who can drive on the bus lanes?

In Paris, the traffic is not only a reputation: yes, even outside the strike days, driving in the capital can quickly turn into a real pain. So let's take stock: who can drive on the bus lanes?

The Crown: the shooting of the Netflix series begins in Paris, around the death of Lady Diana

While the trailer of the season 5 of The Crown has just been unveiled, the shooting of the season 6 begins this Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Paris, around the death of Lady Diana and her accident at the Alma bridge.

Paris: why is there no stop sign in the city anymore?

In Paris, signs seem to have been replaced by traffic lights as there are lots and lots of them! On the contrary, stop signs have entirely disappeared…

Paris map on Google Maps improved for pedestrians

You may have noticed but Parisian pedestrians now enjoy a lot more information to take their bearings on Google Maps. What is new in the app, then?