France: Current Travel News, Warnings, Advice And Alerts For Global Travellers And Expatriates
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Strikes and Migrants Cause Disruption Around Calais
In recent months there has been disruption to cross channel travel services due to strike action and migrant activity in and around Calais. Check the with your chosen travel operator before you set off.
Safety And Security
There is a high threat from terrorism in France. This is due to ongoing threats to France by Islamist terrorist groups and recent French military intervention against Daesh (ISIL). If you do travel to France be especially vigilant in public places and follow the advice of the local authorities and your travel operators.
General Travel Intelliegence
Around 17 million British nationals visit France every year.
The Emergency phone number in France is 112.
International Medical And Travel Insurance For France
Take out comprehensive international private medical and travel insurance before you travel to France. If you are entitled to, you should also apply for a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Please note the EHIC is not a substitute for medical and travel insurance. As example the EHIC won’t cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatments.
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