France prepares 81st anniversary of May 8 with massive closures in Paris

On the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the May 8, 1945 victory, Paris authorities are closing several metro lines and sealing off neighborhoods for official ceremonies.

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Closures affect public transportation and road access in the city center starting Thursday.

Bison Futé forecasts very difficult traffic starting Thursday and Friday on national roads around this festive date.

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