Cultural sites shut down in Paris and Versailles

Cultural institutions across Paris and Versailles have announced closures or cancellations for Saturday, October 24, due to planned demonstrations. This includes major museums, galleries, and public spaces, affecting both local and international visitors.

Major museums close or reduce access

The Louvre, Orsay, Orangerie, and Picasso museums have confirmed full or partial closures. Other notable institutions like the Cartier and Louis Vuitton Foundations, the Bourse du Commerce, and the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) have also decided to close for the day.

Additional closures across the city

Additional sites such as the Museum of Arts and Crafts, the Cluny Museum, the Hôtel de la Marine, the National Archives, the Sainte-Chapelle, the Jardin des Plantes, the Tuileries Garden, the Jeu de Paume, the Museum of Hunting and Nature, the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Forum des Images, the Gaîté Lyrique, and the Carreau du Temple are also closed.

Performing arts and venues affected

The Paris Opera has closed both the Palais Garnier and the Opéra Bastille, canceling all performances and visits. The Cirque d'hiver Bouglione has canceled all scheduled performances for Saturday for safety reasons.

Closures extend to galleries and events

Galleries including Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, Cyril Guernieri, Perrotin, and Lahumière have announced their closure on this day. A part of the sessions of the children's film festival, Mon premier festival, are also canceled.

Versailles implements precautionary measures

In the Paris region, the Palace of Versailles will be closed from noon, while the Trianon domain, the gardens, and the park close at 1 PM. The domain confirmed that these measures are precautionary.