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Covid update for France


France People travelling from the EU, UK or Schengen zone can enter France

From June 15th people travelling from the EU, UK or Schengen zone can enter France without a travel certificate or needing to prove that their trip is essential. For arrivals from the UK and Spain, however, there are some quarantine restrictions. 

Shops, markets, restaurants, cafes , beaches swimming pools, campsites and hotels are open again in most regions. Tourist attractions such as beaches and theme parks are also open again. In the catering industry, a maximum of ten people can sit at a table. The Paris region has stricter rules than the rest of the country. 

France requires the wearing of masks in public transport, public spaces and museums for persons aged 11 and over. There is also a ban on group formation of more than ten people. If the rules are broken you can be fined €135 for a first offence, €200 for a second offence and a third offence within 30 days a €3,750 fine and a six-month prison sentence.

Throughout France, citizens should stay at home and work from home as much as possible. 

We also recommend to always check if there are any latest travel restrictions before you book an accommodation. Travel may only be permitted for certain purposes and recreational travel may not be specifically permitted. Government measures are constantly changing, so we recommend that you regularly check for updates. Click here for travel restrictions and guidelines for France.  

Updated on June 29, 2020.

Disclaimer the information is correct to the best of Weather & Climate's knowledge at the time of publication. Given the rapidly evolving nature of the international response to the COVID-19 outbreak Weather and Climate cannot guarantee its accuracy and can accept no liability for any errors or omissions