Wildfires disrupt holiday traffic on the A6 and the Paris-Lyon TGV corridor

Fontainebleau - 14 July 2026: Several fires in and near the Fontainebleau region have significantly disrupted the start of the summer travel season in France. The A6 motorway south of Paris and the high-speed line between Paris and Lyon were particularly affected. For travelers on National Day, this meant diversions, train cancellations and, in some cases, long waits at stations.According to motorway operator APRR, the A6 was closed in both directions on Sunday, 12 July, due to a major forest fire in the Fontainebleau area. The closure remained in place ...