Getting around Paris by car or two-wheeler can be complicated. But the hardest part is finding a free parking space on weekdays. Fortunately, from time to time, the City of Paris makes parking in the capital free of charge. This is particularly the case on public holidays. This Saturday, November 11, 2023, you can park in Paris without paying a cent. A great way to make the most of the holiday!
Why is November 11 a public holiday in France? History and origins
Every year, France holds one tribute or commemoration after another on the occasion of November 11th. But do you know why this date is so historic in France? And why November 11 has become a public holiday in France? We tell you. [Read more]
Normally, parking is charged on weekdays, from Monday to Saturday between 9am and 8pm. But on this bank holiday, Parisians - and anyone planning to visit the capital on Saturday, November 11 - will be able to take advantage of free parking spaces throughout the city. To make sure you don't have to pay for your parking space, take a look at the nearestparking meter: it should display a yellow dot.
This measure is also being introduced occasionally on days when pollution levels are too high in the capital. The aim? To encourage residents to use public transport more often on these days, in order to reduce emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere.
Whether you're just passing through or are a long-time resident, discover the activities and places open to everyone this Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Paris :
What to do this Saturday, November 23, 2024? Sortiraparis accompanies you every day with ideas for things to do on your own, as a couple, with family or friends in Paris and the Ile de France region, or at home. Click here to discover our selection of things to do this Saturday, November 23, 2024. [Read more]
This Saturday, November 11, 2023, we commemorate the Armistice of 1918. In the morning, we head for the Arc de Triomphe for the official ceremony attended by French President Emmanuel Macron. The ceremony will be punctuated by the Patrouille de France taking to the skies over Paris. 3 other ceremonies will also take place at the Arc de Triomphe, so here's the program. [Read more]
November 11, 2023 marks not only the Armistice of the First World War, but also the centenary of the flame of remembrance beneath the Arc de Triomphe. For an exceptional commemoration, come to the end of the Champs-Elysées. [Read more]
How about taking advantage of Monday November 11, 2024, a public holiday in France, to visit Parisian monuments and discover current exhibitions? Numerous museums and monuments open their doors on this public holiday, so you can make some great discoveries! [Read more]
Are you looking for a store or shopping center open in Paris and the Ile-de-France region on November 11 to do your shopping? Here's our guide to mall openings on Monday November 11, 2024! [Read more]
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Commemorations on November 11, 2023 at the Arc de Triomphe with a visit from the French Patrol
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