Bad news for residents of northeast Paris. As of Monday, November 9, Metro Line 7 bis has been completely closed to service through Friday, November 13. For five days, no trains will run between Louis Blanc and Pré-Saint-Gervais, even during rush hour. This service interruption affects all eight stations on this short line, which is used primarily by residents of the 10th and 19th arrondissements.
This work is intended to prepare for the arrival of the new MF19 trains, expected on the line starting December 14. Until then, passengers will have to contend with several service interruptions, some of which will occur in the evening.
Eight stations without metro service for five days: how to get around?
All stations on the line are affected: Louis Blanc, Jaurès, Bolivar, Buttes-Chaumont, Botzaris, Place des Fêtes, Pré-Saint-Gervais, and Danube. To ensure continued service, the RATP is providing a replacement bus service along the entire route, but only from November 9 through 13.
Other lines also offer ways to bypass the closure. Passengers can take Line 7 at Louis Blanc, Lines 2 and 5 at Jaurès, or Line 11 at Place des Fêtes. To plan your trip, it’s best to check the latest information on the RATP website.
More closures ahead of the arrival of the MF19 metro trains in December
But that’s not all—three additional service interruptions have already been announced: Thursday, November 19, starting at 10 p.m.; Thursday, December 3, starting at 10 p.m.; and Sunday, December 13, all day long.
These closures are intended to prepare for the arrival of the MF19, the new Paris metro train that will replace the older MF88 trains put into service in 1992. Quieter and equipped with modern lighting, it will also offer more comfortable seats and improved passenger information.
The RATP plans to begin service on December 14, 2026. Unlike other lines where new trains are introduced gradually, Line 7 bis must replace its entire fleet in a single operation.