Covid travel news for France

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Updates for France

France bans both travel to and from countries that are not in the EU

In his announcement made late Friday evening, the French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced that France is to ban both travel to and from countries that are not in the EU. The move has come as somewhat of a surprise, and was announced following an emergency meeting between Prime Minister Castex, France’s President Emmanuel Macron and other governmental ministers. From midnight on Sunday any travel from France “to or from a country outside of the EU will be forbidden,” according to Prime Minister Castex.

Source: Politico

Updated on February 08, 2021.

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Negative PCR test mandatory for visit to France

From Sunday it is mandatory for everyone travelling to France to carry a negative PCR corona test. This was announced by President Macron at a digital summit of European heads of government last night. There will be an exception for freight traffic and people who have to cross the border for work. The test result may be up to 72 hours old.

France had previously stepped up border controls because of the new variants of the coronavirus.

Updated on January 22, 2021.

Early evening curfew in France

In France, a stricter curfew applies from today. Residents are not allowed to be outside after 6 p.m., except for commuting or picking up children from school. The curfew is in effect until 6 a.m.

Until yesterday, different curfews were in different parts of France. Now the curfew has been leveled across the country.

Updated on January 18, 2021.

French ski resorts remain closed in February

The French ski slopes will remain closed for the time being. They were supposed to open on February 1, but the French government thinks that is not a good idea because of the corona crisis.

The announcement is a blow to the ski industry, which accounts for between 250,000 and 400,000 jobs. The hotels in the ski resorts are open, but the restaurants are closed and without getting to the ski slopes there are few opportunities for tourists.

Updated on January 20, 2021.

New lockdown in France

The new lockdown in France started at midnight today. Under the new lockdown, everyone should basically stay at home. Only with written proof the French can go out.

People are allowed to work out close to home for an hour every day. French people who live near a park are lucky this time because they stay open. Unlike the previous lockdown, the schools remain open but children from the age of 6 have to wear a mask in the lessons.

French people rushed to do last-stop shopping on Thursday. That caused a lot of buzz in the shops. Pasta and toilet paper were popular groceries, as were ink for printers and electronics to work from home.

Updated on October 30, 2020.

Night curfew in France is extended

The curfew, which has been in place in nine French cities since last week, will be extended to 38 departments tomorrow night. A total of 46 of the 66 million French will face curfews between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Between those hours, people are only allowed out the door if they carry a completed form stating what they are going to do.

Updated on October 23, 2020.

France announces night curfew for nine major French cities

French President Macron has announced a curfew for nine major French cities. It will take place on Saturday and will last for at least four weeks, he said on French television. The curfew applies to the Paris region and also to Grenoble, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Rouen, Saint-Etienne and Toulouse. Residents of those cities are not allowed to take to the streets between 21:00 and 06:00. Anyone who doesn't follow this rule can expect a fine of 135 euros.

Macron also said that for the first time since the end of June, the number of coronary patients in French hospitals rose above 9,100. He therefore announced tonight that the state of emergency for public health will be in effect again starting this Saturday.

Updated on October 15, 2020.

France requires wearing mask in some locations

French President Emmanuel Macron announced during his televise speech on French national holiday, Quatorze Julliet, that in France the wearing of a mask will be compulsory in some places. These are public spaces in regions where the virus is flaring up.

Macron said his government saw a relatively rapid increase in the number of infections in various locations. The measure for mouth caps is initially advised for a few weeks, in order to be able to contain the spread.

France also introduces coronavirus tests at two Paris airports

Updated on July 20, 2020.

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.

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