As you know, since October 17, a large-scale social movement has been taking place in Paris and throughout France. Students, teachers, medical professionals, and the Yellow Vests—as well as the CFDT—are taking to the streets to demand their rights. Here’s what we know about this new day of protests.
November 17 Protest: What Is the Planned Route?
The unions have submitted a request for a route to the police prefecture. If approved, the route will run between Les Invalides and Place d’Italie, though the start time has not yet been specified… One thing is certain: the Paris Police Prefecture has the right to reject or modify this route, opting instead for less central locations. This has, in fact, already been the case during previous demonstrations.
Which metro stations will be affected by this new route?
For now, the RATP confirms that its metro service will run normally on November 17. But as you know, the situation can change quickly!
Very often, stations located along the march route are closed at the request of the police prefecture. This particularly applies to lines 8, 13, 7, and 5, some of whose stations are very close to the requested route. It remains to be seen whether the route proposed by the unions will actually be approved!
In the meantime, follow real-time traffic updates on the RATP website to stay informed of any changes.