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France travel warning as new guidance issued amid ‘curfews’ and ‘riots’

BySpotted UK

Jun 30, 2023

A France travel warning has been issued for the second time in as many days amid riots across the country.

The UK Foreign Office regularly updates its guidance in a bid to keep people safe when travelling abroad. On Thursday, June 29, the government department issued a new alert and told anyone visiting Paris to "avoid" the protests.

And on Friday, the Foreign Office issued another warning as riots "turn violent". People planning to visit France are urged to contact their travel operators.

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The government alert said: "Since 27 June, riots have taken place across France. Many have turned violent. Shops, public buildings and parked cars have been targeted. There may be disruptions to road travel and local transport provision may be reduced. Some local authorities may impose curfews.

"Locations and timing of riots are unpredictable. You should monitor the media, avoid areas where riots are taking place, check the latest advice with operators when travelling and follow the advice of the authorities."

French authorities have also banned a rally by groups opposed to the government in Iran planned for 1 July in Paris, due to concerns about security risks.

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