Short answer: you can keep a trip to Paris planned for November 2026, as long as you plan around protest days. The national strike of Thursday 5 November reduced trains and closed 25 metro stations for the day, and the next date to watch is Saturday 7 November: the Police Prefecture has banned the Yellow Vests' gathering at Place de la Concorde, a union march goes from République to Nation at 2 pm, and at least 14 metro stations close. The US State Department keeps France at Level 2 (exercise increased caution), and the protests so far have caused disruption on specific days and in specific districts, not across the whole city.

Last updated: 6 November 2026. We add new dates as soon as they are confirmed. For the latest station closures, see Paris strike today: what is running and what is closed.

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Key Facts (6 November 2026)

Official advice: US Level 2 (exercise increased caution), unchanged. Several European governments ask their citizens to avoid large crowds, without advising against travel to France.
Date to plan around: Saturday 7 November, with the Yellow Vests' gathering at Place de la Concorde banned by the Police Prefecture, a union march from République to Nation at 2 pm, and at least 14 metro stations closed.
What happened on 5 November: 575,000 protesters across France according to the Interior Ministry (nearly 1.6 million according to the CGT), reduced RER and regional trains, 25 metro stations closed in Paris and the Eiffel Tower closed all day.
Curfew: partial and at night, around République and Châtelet-Les Halles in Paris. It last applied on the weekend of 31 October, and we have found no new order at the time of writing.
Airports: CDG and Orly are operating. The civil aviation authority asked airlines for no flight cuts on 5 November.

Will the Protests Continue in November?

Further actions are already announced. On 21 October, union leaders met Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and said afterwards that no concrete measure had been offered. Almost all French unions then called a national day of strikes and protests for Thursday 5 November, in both the public and private sectors. CGT leader Sophie Binet said strike action should take over from that date, as Euronews reported.

Turnout fell on each Saturday of October, then rose again on the strike day. The Interior Ministry counted about 550,000 marchers across France on 17 October, 410,000 on 24 October and 320,000 on 31 October, as France 24 reported, and 575,000 on 5 November. On 26 October, the government announced measures for schools, including the replacement of the Parcoursup university admissions platform from 2028 and a cap of 28 pupils per class from 2027, as Le Bonbon reported, but student organisations said they did not go far enough. Student unions called new blockades for 3 and 5 November.

What this means in practice: expect protest days in November, each with its own route and closures, rather than a city under permanent disruption. For the background, see why France is protesting and what has happened since September.

Protest and Strike Calendar: November 2026

Saturday 31 October (what happened)

About 320,000 people marched across France and 70,000 in Paris, according to the authorities, on a route moved to the outer boulevards, from Porte de Bagnolet to Porte de Charenton. The march ended in clashes, and more than 770 people were arrested across France over the weekend. The night curfew around République and Châtelet-Les Halles was reinstated for that weekend. See the curfew and the areas to avoid.

Tuesday 3 November

Student unions called blockades of high schools and universities, and rail unions met SNCF management on pay. The rail strike of 5 November went ahead.

Thursday 5 November

National strike and protest day called by almost all unions, led by the CGT. The Interior Ministry counted 575,000 protesters across France, including 60,000 in Paris; the CGT counted nearly 1.6 million, including 350,000 in Paris, as France 24 reported. The RATP expected a normal metro, buses and trams, while the forecast for trains was a slightly disrupted TGV, disrupted Intercités and TER, and one train in two on the RER B towards CDG. The RATP closed 25 metro stations from 11 am at the request of the police, according to Sortiraparis, the Paris march went from République to Nation, and the Eiffel Tower stayed closed all day, according to AFP.

Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November

The Yellow Vests called for strikes and blockades to continue on Friday 6 November. On Saturday 7 November, the Police Prefecture has banned their gathering at Place de la Concorde at 2 pm, according to Sortiraparis, and the organisers say they will go anyway. The authorised union march leaves République at 2 pm for Nation, along Boulevard Voltaire. At least 14 metro stations close, around Concorde and the Champs-Élysées from 5:30 am and along Boulevard Voltaire from 10 am: see the station list. Plan that afternoon elsewhere.

Monday 9 November and after

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu meets unions and employers at a social conference in Paris on Monday 9 November. The CGT says the movement will only end with an answer to its demands, but no new national strike date is confirmed. We will add any new date here as soon as it is announced.

Is There a Train Strike in France in November 2026?

Yes, on Thursday 5 November 2026, when the four representative SNCF unions called a strike and trains were reduced. No new rail strike date had been announced at the time of writing. On any strike day, check SNCF Connect for intercity trains and the RATP for the RER and metro the evening before, when the forecasts are published. Our guide on what to do if your train is cancelled explains your options. If your plan includes a train on a strike day, to Reims, Bordeaux, Lyon or the Normandy coast, have a backup: a car with a chauffeur does not depend on the train timetable, see our chauffeur service for intercity trips.

Will Flights at CDG and Orly Be Affected?

CDG and Orly are open and flights are operating. The civil aviation authority asked airlines for no flight cuts on 5 November, according to Sortiraparis, but this can change on another strike day, so check your flight with your airline the day before. The more likely difficulty is getting to and from the airport: RER B to CDG and the Orly connections can be reduced on strike days, and roads are busier. Our guides to real travel times from CDG to Paris and to the best times to land or leave explain how to plan.

Museums, Evenings Out and Day Trips

Museums: the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay closed on 24 October as a precaution, and the Eiffel Tower closed on 5 November. Book timed tickets and check the museum's website on the morning of your visit.
Evenings: restaurants and bars are open. While the curfew is in force, avoid République and Les Halles late at night: see our guide to curfew zones and protest areas.
Day trips: a protest day in Paris can be a good day to leave the city. Monet's house and gardens in Giverny closed for the winter on 1 November. See which day trips are still possible.

Should You Cancel or Postpone?

It depends on your plans and on what your bookings allow. A simple way to decide:

Keep your trip if your dates avoid the announced protest days, or if you can move a day of sightseeing away from them.
Adjust your plans if you arrive, leave or take a long train journey on a strike day: change the day, leave earlier, or book a car instead of the train.
Consider postponing if your whole trip depends on one fixed event in Paris on a protest day.

Before deciding, check the latest official advice and the conditions of your flight, hotel and travel insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to visit Paris in November 2026?

The US State Department keeps France at Level 2 (exercise increased caution). The protests have caused disruption on specific days and in specific districts. Plan around the announced protest days, avoid march routes and check official alerts before you go.

When is the next strike in France?

The latest national strike day was Thursday 5 November 2026. No new national date had been announced at the time of writing. On Saturday 7 November, a union march goes from République to Nation, and the Police Prefecture has banned the Yellow Vests' gathering at Place de la Concorde.

Did trains run in France on 5 November 2026?

Yes, with a reduced service. The SNCF announced a slightly disrupted TGV and disrupted Intercités, TER and Paris region trains. SNCF and the RATP usually publish their forecasts the day before a strike, so check the evening before and keep a backup plan.

Were flights from Paris cancelled on 5 November?

The civil aviation authority asked airlines for no flight cuts on 5 November 2026, so flights were expected to operate as scheduled. CDG and Orly are operating. Check your flight with your airline the day before you travel.

Does travel insurance cover protests and strikes in France?

It depends on the policy. Many travel insurance policies do not cover a cancellation simply because of protests or strikes, unless this is written in the policy. Check your contract before cancelling.

Should I cancel my trip to Paris because of the protests?

Many travellers keep their trip to Paris by adjusting the days that fall on a strike day or a protest Saturday. Check the latest official advice and your booking conditions before deciding.

How can I get to the airport during a transport strike in Paris?

Book a private transfer in advance and leave earlier than usual. Samantha Travels operates 24/7 in Paris, including on strike days.

Travelling on Strike Days with Samantha Travels

When trains and the metro run a reduced service, a booked car with a chauffeur can save your flight or your train connection. We operate 24/7, including on strike days, for airport, city and long-distance trips, and we suggest a departure time with enough margin. Our airport transfers to and from CDG and Orly include flight tracking, a meeting inside the arrivals hall and 60 minutes of free waiting after landing. For a full day, hourly hire keeps the same car and chauffeur with you. The price is fixed per vehicle when you book, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup (see our booking terms).

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