Originally Posted by Lora54
well, burning buses with people still IN them strikes me as a little freaky. also the fact that over 6,000 cops were mobilized over the weekend. i was just wondering if i should alter my travel plans at all, but sounds like it's not as big a deal as last year. Thanks for the info!
The fact that over 6,000 officers (gendarmes?) were mobilized to this troublesome area underscores the French's acute awareness of the problem and their willingness to respond swiftly, non? Surely Sarko wouldn't let things get too close to central Paris, sure not during election season....
These distrubances in the banlieus should not distrub your trip. Indeed, labor strikes may cause greater interruptions to your trip.
I wouldn't worry too much. It's your vacation; so relax and have fun. Enjoy your trip to Paris.