Finding a free (and legal) parking spot in Paris is often considered to be impossible, but we’d like to prove otherwise. There are several free parking places in various arrondissements of Paris, as well as in the première couronne (counties N°92, 93, and 94). A word of caution: it can be difficult (very difficult even) to see these free spots, especially in the inner city of Paris.
Before starting our list, let’s locate those free parking spots on a map.
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Finding a Free Parking Spot in Paris
2nd arrondissement
Rue du Ponceau
- Located between Rue Saint-Denis and Rue de Palestro.
- There is only one free parking spot, behind the delivery parking spot.
- The hair salon 1982 and a laundromat are close by.
🗺️ See the location on Google Maps
Nearby public transportation:
- Walk for two minutes to reach the Réaumur – Sébastopol station (Subway 3), destination Arts et Métiers (schedule: 5:30am to 12:45am).
- Take Bus 20 at the Réaumur – Sébastopol stop (schedule: 6am to 12:20am), destination Square du Temple.
4th arrondissement
Quai du Marché Neuf
- Located west of Rue de la Cité.
- The free parking spots go all the way to the shop Signé France.
- The Saint-Michel Bridge is nearby.
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Nearby public transportation:
Take Bus 75 at the Hôtel de Ville stop, destination Square du Temple (schedule: 6:07am to 12:20am).
5th arrondissement
Rue Malebranche
- The free parking places are located on the slope towards the Hôtel de Senlis.
- Rue Le Goff is nearby.
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Nearby public transportation:
Walk for 10 minutes to reach the Odéon station (Subway 4), destination Réaumur – Sébastopol (schedule: 5:30am to 12:47am).
7th arrondissement
Rue de Narbonne
- Perpendicular to Rue de La Planche.
- You can park your car on both sides of the street.
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Nearby public transportation:
Walk for 10 minutes to reach the Saint-Sulpice station (Subway 4), destination Réaumur – Sébastopol (schedule: 5:30am to 12:47am).
Avenue Daniel Lesueur
- Perpendicular to Boulevard des Invalides.
- Located in front of the Institution National des Jeunes Aveugles.
- You can park your car on both sides of the street.
🗺️ See the location on Google Maps
Nearby public transportation:
The Duroc station (Subway 13, schedule: 5:30am to 12:38am), destination Invalides station, Invalides station (Subway 8, schedule: 5:30am to 12:41am), destination République station.
8th arrondissement
Avenue de Marigny
- Perpendicular to Avenue Gabriel, alongside the park and the Elysée Palace.
- Parking is located in front of the Hôtel de Marigny. Only authorized vehicles are allowed to park on the side of the road.
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Nearby public transportation:
Walk for nine minutes to reach the Concorde station (Subway 8), destination République (schedule: 5:21am to 12:42am).
Rue Washington
- Parking spots are noticeable thanks to the erased markings on the road.
- Located next to Galerie Paul America and the Pokawa restaurant.
- Rue Chateaubriand is perpendicular to Rue Washington.
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Nearby public transportation:
Walk for nine minutes to reach the Saint-Philippe-du-Roule station (Subway 9), destination République (schedule: 5:25am to 12:27am).
12th arrondissement
Vincennes
- The parking at Bois de Vincennes is free on Sundays only.
- In the city of Vincennes, clean vehicles can take advantage of two hours of free parking. To receive your two free hours, register your vehicle at the car park reception at the city hall, then use the same registration at the parking meter. Click the following link for more information on the parking site at the Township of Vincennes (website in French).
- YesPark offers 48 hours of free parking the first time you use their app. All you have to do is click on “I test my park for free” and create your account to take advantage of a two day free trial. You can cancel your subscription, of course, after those two days.
- The parking on Rue des Réservoirs is free.
Nearby public transportation:
The Demi Lune – Parc Zoologique stop (Bus 46, schedule: 6:20am to 10:20pm), destination Reuilly – Diderot, or the Michel Bizot station (Subway 8, schedule: 5:30am to 12:25am), destination Hôtel de Ville.
Route de Ceinture du Lac Daumesnil
- Located between Avenue Daumesnil and Avenue de Saint Maurice.
- You can park your car on both sides of the road.
- This is the perfect spot to park your car if you want to take a walk in the natural park.
- Parking at night is not allowed from Monday to Friday, on Sundays, and during public holidays.
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Nearby public transportation:
Walk for 11 minutes to reach the Porte Dorée station (Subway 8), destination Saint-Sébastien – Froissart (schedule: 5:30am to 12:25am).
Avenue du Polygone
- Avenue du Polygone is perpendicular to Avenue Daumesnil.
- You can park your car on both sides of the road.
- The Bayard Vincennes riding stable is located at the end of the avenue.
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Nearby public transportation:
- The Tourelle – Daumesnil stop (Bus 46, schedule: 6:20am to 10:20pm), the Michel Bizot station (Subway 8, schedule: 5:30am to 12:25am).
- The Tourelle – Daumesnil stop (Bus 46, schedule: 6:20am to 10:20pm), the Parmentier station (Subway 3, schedule: 5:30am to 12:46am).
13th arrondissement
Avenue Léon Bollée
- There are only two free parking spots, next to the handicapped spaces and the paid spaces.
- The avenue is located between Rue Paulin Enfert and Rue du Conventionnel Chiappe.
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Nearby public transportation:
The Porte d’Italie station (Subway 7, schedule: 5:30am to 12:30am), destination Châtelet, the Châtelet station (Subway 11, schedule: 5:30am to 12:30am), destination Arts et Métiers.
16th arrondissement
Bois de Boulogne
- Vehicles with low emmisions can make use of a Low Emmisions “Visiteurs” privilege, provided you have a European parking disc. Visit the Section du Stationnement sur Voie Publique (SSVP) for more information.
- Parking is free on public holidays and Sundays.
- You can park for free during the day in parking spaces that are not labeled “PAYABLE”.
- There is also free parking near some sporting venues: Allée du Bord de l’Eau Parking G, Parking D, or Parking A.
Nearby public transportation:
The Les Sablons station (Subway 1, schedule: 5:21am to 12:42am), destination Châtelet, station Chatêlel (Subway 4, schedule: 5:30am to 12:47am), destination Saint-Sulpice.
Avenue Edouard Vaillant
- Parking spots are mostly paid, except for the ones near three restaurants.
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Nearby public transportation:
Walk for eight minutes to reach the Porte de Saint-Cloud station (Subway 9, schedule: 5:21am to 12:42am), destination République.
Route de la Porte des Sablons à la Porte Maillot
- The road is located between Boulevard Périphérique and Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi.
- You can park your car on both sides of the road.
- It is the perfect place to park your car if you want to go for a walk in Allée des Erables.
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Nearby public transportation:
- The Neuilly – Porte Maillot station (Subway 1, schedule: 5:21am to 12:42am), the Hôtel de Ville station (Subway 11, schedule: 5:21am to 12:42am), destination Arts et Métiers.
- The Marché stop (Bus 73, schedule: 6am to midnight), the Charles de Gaulle – Etoile station (RER A, schedule: 12:43am to 11:58pm), the Opéra station (Métro 3, schedule: 5:30am to 12:46am).
Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi
- Located at the end of Route de la Porte des Sablons à la Porte Maillot.
- The free parking places are near Fondation Louis Vuitton.
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Nearby public transportation:
The Route de la Muette stop (Bus 224, schedule: 4:55am to 9:20pm), destination Les Moulins – Camping, the Neuilly – Porte Maillot station (Subway 1, schedule: 5:21am to 12:42am), the Hôtel de Ville station (Subway 11, schedule: 5:21am to 12:42am), destination Arts et Métiers.
18th arrondissement
Rue d’Orsel
- Perpendicular to Rue Seveste
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Nearby public transportation:
- Walk for seven minutes to reach the Barbès – Rochechouart stop (Subway 4), destination Réaumur – Sébastopol (schedule: 5:30am to 12:43am).
- The Anvers station (Subway 2, schedule: 5:30am to 12:43am), destination Belleville, Belleville station (Subway 11, schedule: 5:21am to 12:42am), destination Hôtel de Ville.
19th arrondissement
Rue de l’Escaut
- Located between Rue de Crimée and Rue Curial.
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Nearby public transportation:
Walk for six minutes to reach the Crimée station (Subway 7), destination Gare de l’Est (schedule: 5:30am to 12:30am).
Finding a Free Parking Spot in the Première Couronne
Hauts-de-Seine
On Seety, a green line indicates that you can park your car for free.
Nearby public transportation (from Suresnes to downtown Paris):
The Mont Valérien stop (Bus Line L, schedule: 6:05am to 12:04am), destination La Défense, the La Défense station (RER A, schedule: 12:39am to 11:54pm), destination Châtelet-Les Halles, the Les Halles station (Subway 4, schedule: 5:30am to 12:43am), destination Saint-Sulpice.
Duration of the trip: 41 minutes
Nearby public transportation (from Saint-Cloud to downtown Paris):
The Saint-Cloud stop (Bus Line U, schedule: 7:22am to 9:51pm), destination La Défense, the La Défense station (RER A, schedule: 12:39am to 11:54pm), destination Châtelet-Les Halles, the Les Halles station (Subway 4, schedule: 5:30am to 12:43am), destination Saint-Sulpice.
Duration of the trip: 45 minutes
Nearby public transportation (from Nanterre to downtown Paris):
The Nanterre Université station (RER A, schedule: 12:28am to 11:57pm), the Les Halles station (Subway 4, schedule: 5:30am to 12:43am), destination Saint-Sulpice.
Duration of the trip: 29 minutes
Sceaux
Located in Hauts-de-Seine, the Domaine de Sceaux is a large castle that was built in the 17th century. A free parking spot can be found at the Esplanade du Château in Allée de l’Honneur.
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Seine-Saint-Denis
On Seety, a green line indicates that you can park your car for free.
Nearby public transportation (from Pantin to downtown Paris):
Walk for six minutes to reach the Eglise de Pantin stop (Subway 5, schedule: 5:30am to 12:46am), destination République.
Duration of the trip: 29 minutes
Nearby public transportation (from Sevran to downtown Paris):
The Sevran-Livry station (RER B, schedule: 12:14am to 11:50pm), the Les Halles station (Subway 4, schedule: 5:30am to 12:47am).
Duration of the trip: 45 minutes
Nearby public transportation (from Bobigny to downtown Paris):
The Bobigny – Pablo Picasso stop (Bus 251, schedule: 5:05am to 10:10pm), the Bobigny – Pablo Picasso station (Subway 5, schedule: 5:30am to 12:47pm).
Duration of the trip: 38 minutes
Val-De-Marne
On Seety, the green line indicates that you can park your car for free
Nearby public transportation (from Vitry-sur-Seine to downtown Paris):
The Vitry-sur-Seine station (RER C, schedule: 5:54am to 10:25pm), the Austerlitz station (Subway 10, schedule: 5:30am to 12:47am), destination Mabillon.
Duration of the trip: 40 minutes
Nearby public transportation (from Créteil to downtown Paris):
- The Créteil Pompadour station (RER D, schedule: 5:30am to 10:30pm), destination Châtelet-Les Halles, the Les Halles station (Subway 4, schedule: 5:30am to 12:47am), destination Saint-Sulpice.
Duration of the trip: 37 minutes
- The Créteil Pompadour station (RER D, schedule: 5:30am to 10:30pm), the Rambuteau station (Subway 11, schedule: 5:30am to 1am).
Duration of the trip: 36 minutes
Nearby public transportation (from Champigny-sur-Marne to downtown Paris):
The Boullereaux Champigny station (RER E, schedule: 5:36am to 8:52pm), the Val de Fontenay station (RER A, schedule: 12:42am to 11:54pm).
Duration of the trip: 43 minutes
Because of what was decided in Paris in 2015, these three counties have municipalities with parking sports that are free throughout all of August. (the following three articles are in French)
- Municipalities in Hauts-de-Seine with free parking spots during August
- Municipalities in Seine-Saint-Denis with free parking spots during August
- Municipalities in Val-de-Marne with free parking spots during August
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