President Francois Hollande announced a state of emergency in France late Friday night after a wave of terrorist attacks claimed the lives of over 150 people.

'It's a horror,'said President Hollande of the attacks that took place at six sits including two restaurants, a popular concert hall and a bar outside the Stade de France - where Hollande himself was watching a match between France and Germany.

'This is a terrible ordeal that again assails us. We know where it comes from, who these criminals are, who these terrorists are.'

It was also announced that the country would implement border controls with checks at all crossings and entry points including roads, rails, sea and aviation.

A curfew has also been set for the city of Paris and Hollande said he will not attend the G-20 summit in Turkey on Saturday.

Two decisions have been made: a state of emergency will be declared, which means that some places will be closed, traffic may be halted, and searches may be conducted throughout Ile de France. The state of emergency applies throughout the country,' said Hollande.

'The second decision I have made is to close the borders. We must ensure that no one enters to commit any crimes and that those who have committed the crimes that we have unfortunately seen can also be arrested if they try to leave the country.'

French police said in the early hours of Saturday that they believed all those involved in the shootings and bombings that occurred on Friday were dead. 

Of the eight killed, seven took their own lives with suicide bombs or vests.  

Flights into France as well as trains were continuing despite the border closing, though there were numerous cancellations. 

In the United States, American Airlines delayed all flights into Paris until they had further information about the attacks. 

'American Airlines is actively monitoring the tragic situation unfolding in Paris. Currently Charles de Gaulle International Airport is open, however, we are holding our remaining departures this evening to Paris until we have additional information,' the airline said in a statement.

The Eurostar also said they will operate on Saturday.

'At present we are planning to operate a full service and would advise customers to arrive one hour before departure to allow for increased checks by border control,' a train operator told the Wall Street Journal. 

A spokeswoman for the Federal Aviation Administration said the agency was 'following the situation closely and remains in close contact with our security and law enforcement partners.' 

Belgium also announced early Saturday that controls would be put in place for all those entering the country from France.

Residents in Paris had begin opening their homes to those stuck or displaced as a result of the terror attacks.  

Courtesy Daily Mail