This measure applies to the entire Val-d'Oise department. It aims to prohibit the wearing of any personal protective equipment, clothing, or object intended to conceal the face.
The ban will be in effect from Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 8 a.m. to Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6 a.m. Exceptions are provided for professional, medical, or sporting reasons, as well as for the performance of security or rescue missions.
Prefectural decree no. 2026-1615, dated October 20, 2026, specifies the terms of this prohibition and the exceptions.
