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How to avoid vacation and Christmas traffic jams? Bison Futé forecasts

Bison Futé forecasts difficult traffic on the roads for this vacation departure and Christmas celebrations, from Friday December 20 to Tuesday December 24, 2024. We take a look at Bison Futé's recommendations to avoid getting stuck and wasting time. The watchword is: anticipate!

Speed limits, traffic, bonuses, interchanges, reserved lanes: what's changing in January 2025

We're going to have to put the pedal to the metal this year! From January 1ᵉʳ 2025, a number of changes will impact traffic in Paris as elsewhere in France. Speed, ZFE, interfile, we take stock of what's changing vehicle traffic at the start of this year.

End of toll barriers on the A13 freeway: how does free flow work?

Since December 10, 2024, motorists no longer stop to pay on the A13 freeway between Paris and Normandy. However, tolls have not become free: you now have to pay them after your journey, with the free-flow freeway concept.

Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: the left bank upper quays closed as of Wednesday, December 4

Notre-Dame de Paris reopens at last! More than five years after the cathedral burned down in 2019, it will reopen its doors this weekend, December 7 and 8, 2024. A major security detail has been deployed around Notre-Dame for the reopening festivities, including the closure of the left bank high quays from this Wednesday, December 4.

Cab protests in Paris and the Île-de-France region: routes blocked or affected

Cabs are protesting in Paris and the Île-de-France region against the reduction in mileage rates for medical transport, provided for in the new Health Insurance agreement. Escargot operations and massive blockades are expected from December 3 to 5, 2024. We take stock of the situation.

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

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

Launch of reduced speed to 70 km/h on the A86 and A4 this Tuesday: What you need to know

From this Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the speed limit will be reduced to 70 km/h on two main roads in the Paris region: the A86 between Saint-Denis and La Courneuve, and the A4 between Saint-Maurice and Charenton-le-Pont. This measure, similar to that on the Paris ring road, is designed to reduce noise pollution. The experiment will run for a year, with surveys carried out by Airparif and Bruitparif to measure the effects on local residents' quality of life.

Christmas window illuminations at BHV: traffic disruptions planned for inauguration

This Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the BHV launches its Christmas window displays with a sound and light show followed by a stroll. The rue de Rivoli will be closed to motorized traffic. We'll take you on a tour.

All Saints' Day: how to avoid traffic jams in the Paris region?

This Friday, October 25, 2024, Bison Futé forecasts very heavy traffic in the Île-de-France region, classified red in the departure direction, marking the start of the All Saints' Day vacation crossroads. With traffic set to remain heavy on Saturday, here are some tips on how to avoid traffic jams.

Paris: speed reduced to 50km/h on the ring road, speed cameras updated

After a 30 km/h Paris inner city, the Paris ring road will soon be limited to 50 km/h! Since October 1, the ring road has been gradually adapted, and from the 10th of the month, you'll have to slow down, because the speed cameras are on the scene!

Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre 2024: traffic bans in the 18th arrondissement of Paris

The Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre returns to northern Paris from Wednesday October 9 to Sunday October 13, 2024, 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.

Paris: the end of inter-files for motorcycles on the ring road with the switch to 50 km/h

The changeover of the Paris ring road to 50 km/h, which runs from October 1 to 10, 2024, marks a turning point for motorcyclists. With this speed reduction, inter-file traffic, which enabled two-wheelers to squeeze in between cars, will no longer be permitted on this lane. This experiment, extended until December 31, 2024, is in fact only permitted on roads limited to 70 km/h or more.

How long will the Olympic lanes be maintained?

Installed ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and reactivated for the Paralympic Games, will the Olympic lanes continue to be used and for how long? How long will they be active? We tell you all about it.

Île-de-France: Bison Futé forecasts massive traffic jams for the end of the Paralympic Games this weekend

In Île-de-France, the end of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games this weekend promises to be complicated on the roads. Classified as orange from Friday September 6 to Sunday September 8, 2024, the region could experience traffic jams in both directions, according to Bison Futé. With restrictions on several major routes, the site recommends avoiding crossing Paris.

Paris 2024: dates for the reopening of the Concorde and the dismantling of temporary sites

Numerous Olympic venues have been set up right in the heart of the capital, as close as possible to Parisian monuments. A superb backdrop for the events, but a hassle for Parisians, who will gradually regain their mobility!

Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony: subway, car, traffic restrictions

Rest assured, traffic restrictions this Wednesday, August 28, for the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games, are far less severe than they were a few weeks ago. But it's best to be aware of them to avoid any worries!

Paris 2024 Olympics: the RN118 partially closed this weekend due to the marathon

Many roads will be closed this weekend in the capital and its neighboring departments, due to the Marathon and Marathon pour Tous of these Paris 2024 Olympic Games. And the N118 is particularly affected!

How to avoid traffic jams in the Paris region this Marathon and vacation weekend?

For the traditional summer vacation crossroads, Bison Futé is predicting difficult traffic this weekend of August 9 to 11, 2024, all complicated by traffic restrictions for the Olympic Games Marathon pour Tous. So how can you avoid getting stuck? We tell you all about it.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the ring road completely closed this Friday for the opening ceremony?

If you're able to postpone your trip this Friday, July 26, don't hesitate! On the day of the opening ceremony, the Paris ring road may well be completely closed to road users.

July 14, 2024 parade: traffic and parking restrictions in Paris

The Préfecture de police de Paris has announced the implementation of security measures for this year's military parade, which will be held on avenue Foch. Find out now about the traffic and parking restrictions surrounding this military parade on Sunday, July 14, 2024.