In response to growing complaints about noise pollution, the Paris City Council has passed a new ‘Quiet Nights’ ordinance, banning amplified music, street performances, and loud gatherings in residential zones between 10 PM and 7 AM.
Violators face fines up to €150 and potential suspension of entertainment licenses. The policy is a response to health data linking chronic noise exposure to sleep disorders, anxiety, and hypertension. Authorities will increase night-time patrols, particularly in hotspots like Le Marais and Montmartre.
Urban experts from Mumbai, Dhaka, and Kathmandu, cities with similar density issues, are observing the implementation. There’s growing discourse in South Asian metros on regulating night-time sound levels without stifling culture or nightlife.