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From “My Heart Will Go On” to Metz

Céline Dion is returning to the stage in Paris with a series of 11 concerts in Paris on 12 September, with shows running through mid-October, giving fans the chance to experience one of the most iconic voices in music live.

Meanwhile, Metz is preparing for a very different kind of arrival.

On 28 September 2026, Pope Leo XIV will visit Metz as part of his official visit to France. And the excitement around the visit is already being felt on the road.

Domestic bus connections from Strasbourg, Nancy, Reims, Paris and Luxembourg are particularly popular and demand for travel to Metz is already up, with occupancy rates higher than usual.

And that’s exactly where FlixBus comes in.

Paris for the music. France for the moment.

FlixBus connects you with the places where things are happening.

Heading to Paris for Céline?

FlixBus gets you there.

Travelling to Metz for the Pope’s visit?

FlixBus gets you there too.

And if Lourdes is on your itinerary, Tarbes is your FlixBus stop, putting you within easy reach of the city to see the Pope.

With connections across France and into neighbouring countries, FlixBus makes it easy to join the crowds without having to worry about driving, traffic or parking.

Whatever brings you there, one thing is clear: September is a big month for being out and about in France.

Two icons. Millions of expected attendees.

Getting There

FlixBus has regular domestic and international connections to France.

To Paris

You can travel to FlixBus stops within Paris from various cities across Europe.

International connections: From Luxembourg in 5h, Frankfurt in 8:20h, from Brussels in 4h and from Amsterdam in 6:35h.

Domestic connections: From Lille in 2:35h, from Strasbourg in 6h and from Lyon in 5:15h.

To Metz

International connections: From Frankfurt in 4h, from Brussels in 4h and from Basel in 4:45h.

Domestic connections: From Paris in under 4h, from Strasbourg in 2h and from Nancy in 1h.

To Lourdes (Tarbes stop)

International connections: From San Sebastian in 3:45h, from Bilbao in 4:15h and from Andorra in 8h.

Domestic connections: From Lyon in 11h, from Bordeaux in 6:15h and from Toulouse in 2h.

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So, what do Céline Dion and the Pope have in common?

They’re both bringing people together.

They’re both giving thousands or rather, millions of people a reason to travel.

And they’re both making September a very good time to hop on a FlixBus and go somewhere.