The protests going on this spring -- how bad are they? Where are they? How long are they likely to last? My husband and I have a Europe trip planned in May, which includes Paris (my favorite place in the world). We will be staying near the Place de la Republique (at the Renaissance Republique). I know the area can get a bit unruly when there are protests and such, so I am wondering whether to move our reservation to another hotel, and, indeed, whether to skip the Paris portion of our trip altogether. Do you think the unrest will be settled by then? Am I fretting over nothing? Bear in mind I use a wheelchair so getting around is a little more difficult.