Foreign Office issues France travel warning as strike action continues

Brits visiting France have been warned of “coordinated strike action” taking place on Thursday, April 13. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for the country.

The demonstrations are set to impact various sectors, including transport networks. The FCDO has advised travellers that the industrial action “may start the evening before the strike day and run for several days”.

Holidaymakers are advised to stay up to date via the media and check with operators for the latest advice before travelling. The Foreign Office urges travellers to avoid demonstrations and follow the guidance of local authorities.

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The FCDO has also warned of the likelihood of protests taking place in Paris on Friday. It said: “Since mid-March there have been spontaneous protests in central Paris and elsewhere in France.

“Protests are likely to take place around Friday 14 April and could occur with little notice. Some protests have turned violent. The protests may lead to disruptions to road travel.”

Strikes have been ongoing in France for several weeks in a row over pension reforms. You can the FCDO's latest travel guidance here.

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