Paris Metro Line 13 closure announced

Paris Metro Line 13 will not operate until noon on Sunday, November 1, 2026, including on its Saint-Denis branch. The closure affects stations from Saint-Denis–Université to Mairie de Saint-Ouen and requires travelers to plan alternative routes for their morning commutes. The schedule was confirmed on the official RATP works page, updated on October 30.

Affected stations in Saint-Denis

In Saint-Denis, the stations Saint-Denis–Université, Basilique de Saint-Denis, Saint-Denis–Porte de Paris, and Carrefour Pleyel are particularly affected. The disruption also affects the service to Saint-Ouen, and then the rest of the line up to Châtillon–Montrouge, south of Paris. It occurs on All Saints Day, when some residents are traveling for family visits or working on Sunday mornings.

Replacement service details

The RATP announced a replacement service between Asnières–Gennevilliers Les Courtilles and Porte de Clichy. This route is on the other northern branch of Line 13. Travelers departing from Saint-Denis therefore cannot rely on this bus to replicate their usual route to Carrefour Pleyel or Mairie de Saint-Ouen.

Alternative route options

For some trips to Paris, Line 14 is an option to consider. It serves Saint-Denis–Pleyel and Mairie de Saint-Ouen before connecting to Saint-Lazare. However, the choice of route depends on the departure station: reaching Saint-Denis–Pleyel from Saint-Denis–Université or Basilique de Saint-Denis requires an additional journey.

Impact on regular connections

The usual connections of Line 13 will not be accessible from its platforms during the interruption. For people who need to take a train, reach a workplace, or make a scheduled trip, route planning must be done using the Sunday, November 1, 2026, schedules, and not those of an ordinary Sunday.

Additional closures in November

The schedule does not end with All Saints Day. Three other Sundays are affected: November 15 and 29, and December 13, 2026. On each of these dates, the RATP plans a complete closure of Line 13 until noon. These interruptions are in addition to the occasional works carried out in some stations.

Modernization of Porte de Clichy station

Porte de Clichy station is subject to a closure announced from October 29 to November 1, inclusive, all day, as part of a modernization operation. Later in the month, the Mairie de Saint-Ouen station is scheduled to be closed from November 26 to 29, inclusive. Detailed information and any possible adjustments to the plan are listed in the official RATP schedule.

Infrastructure upgrades for Line 13

These interventions aim to adapt the infrastructure of Line 13 to the arrival of the MF19 rolling stock and to prepare for its future automation. The RATP's historical presentation of the line notes that the Saint-Denis branch was extended to Saint-Denis–Université in 1998 and that the line now serves two northern termini.

Traveler resources and updates

The November 1 closure is also mentioned in the traffic disruption update published by Sortiraparis. Travelers can check the RATP traffic information before departure and then search for a combination of metro, RER, tram, or bus suitable for their journey. The Line 13 is expected to resume operation from noon on Sunday, subject to the traffic information broadcast on the same day.