Protest strike perennial guide

Can you get help from your embassy during protests?

Are you on vacation in Paris or elsewhere in France and has a demonstration disrupted your trip? Foreign tourists can contact their embassy or consulate if they run into difficulties. But what help can they actually get? Here’s what services are available—and their limits—for safety concerns, a lost passport, canceled transport or an emergency.

Protest during your stay: What should you do if you find yourself in the middle of a march?

Visiting Paris or another city in the Île-de-France region and find yourself caught up in a protest? Even a peaceful gathering can lead to crowd surges, roadblocks or transport disruptions. How can you get away safely, react if tensions rise and contact the emergency services? Here are the steps to take while you’re on holiday.

Metro closed in Paris: How to get around despite the demonstrations?

A metro station closed, an RER train no longer stopping, or a bus rerouted because of a demonstration in Paris? Whether you’re a tourist or a local, there are several ways to keep your journey going. Apps, alternative routes, getting around on foot or by bike: here are some useful tips for navigating the capital despite disruptions.

A strike disrupts your trip: Can you cancel your hotel or activities?

Is a transport strike putting your stay in Paris or elsewhere in France at risk? Hotel, holiday rental, museum tickets, shows or tourist activities: can you cancel your bookings and get your money back? Refund options depend on the contract, the service and the circumstances. Here’s what French law provides.

Protest in Paris: How can you tell whether your hotel is accessible?

Are you staying in Paris during a demonstration, or do you need to get to your hotel after arriving by train or plane? With streets closed, metro stations shut and traffic restrictions in place, getting around can become difficult. Here’s how to check whether you can access your accommodation.

Paris strike: Are metro tickets and tourist passes refundable?

Is your metro or RER service disrupted by a strike in Paris? If you bought tickets or a Paris Visite pass for your vacation, can you get your money back? Refund rules differ for single tickets, tourist passes and Navigo passes.

Strike in France: What to do if your train is canceled during your vacation?

Has your TGV, TER or international train been cancelled because of a strike in France? There are several options for passengers, including foreign tourists: a ticket refund, another train, a hotel night or compensation. Here are the rights provided for by European regulations and the steps to take with rail companies.

Flight canceled because of a strike: Refund, hotel, meals… What are your rights?

Has your flight been canceled because of a strike in France? Whether you’re flying from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Orly or another airport, you may be entitled to a refund, an alternative flight and even meals or a hotel night. But be warned: compensation is not always guaranteed. Here are travelers’ rights and the steps to take.

Police, fire department, ambulance: which number to call if you have a problem in France?

Police, fire department, SAMU - what numbers do you need to call if you have a problem in France? 15, 17, 18, 112, 114 - we explain it all to you.