Paris protests
Mar 16, 2019 | 5:04 pm
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Paris protests
Hi all! I will be traveling to Paris via London May 30th-June 3. I have a physical disability and use a motorized wheelchair. Therefore, my ability to avoid/navigate through protests is very limited, as is my ability to get around if services are impacted. I see the majority of protests seem to be centered around the C-E, which happens to be where our hotel is. Im wondering if I should consider altering my plans in any way? Thank you for any feedback.
Mar 17, 2019 | 6:07 am
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Hi all! I will be traveling to Paris via London May 30th-June 3. I have a physical disability and use a motorized wheelchair. Therefore, my ability to avoid/navigate through protests is very limited, as is my ability to get around if services are impacted. I see the majority of protests seem to be centered around the C-E, which happens to be where our hotel is. Im wondering if I should consider altering my plans in any way? Thank you for any feedback.
Mar 18, 2019 | 5:49 am
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Before I moved, I would contact your hotel to voice your concerns. I would be very surprised if hotels on the Champs Elyses have not already established procedures to handle your needs.
I think with the increased violence and destruction of last Saturdays activities, the government is going to dramatically step up both their presence and enforcement action.
I think with the increased violence and destruction of last Saturdays activities, the government is going to dramatically step up both their presence and enforcement action.
Mar 20, 2019 | 7:36 am
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Are protests still happening ?
I haven't heard any more news reports in the US.
We are going to be in Paris in April and would like to know from a local if traveling to any of the tourist spots is not recommended ???
We are going to be in Paris in April and would like to know from a local if traveling to any of the tourist spots is not recommended ???
Mar 21, 2019 | 10:49 pm
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People should keep in mind that in Paris, there are always marches and demonstrators. The French believe that it is their right to protest, they love to line up and carry signs. The gilets jaunes do not care about tourists and their yellow jackets make them easy to avoid.
Television news concerns itself with ratings and the most dramatic footage available. Its a shame that anyone believes that the gilets jaunes pose any threat to themselves or their families.
Television news concerns itself with ratings and the most dramatic footage available. Its a shame that anyone believes that the gilets jaunes pose any threat to themselves or their families.
Mar 23, 2019 | 9:40 pm
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Trust me, you will be fine. The GJ protest only on Saturdays and in certain areas, and even if you see them, they are harmless, but for a few. Avoid the Champs on Saturday, otherwise have a super wonderful time enjoying the city.
What I would make plans for is rain. It rains a lot in the spring. But still enjoy the lovely city.
Mar 24, 2019 | 9:21 am
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Trust me, you will be fine. The GJ protest only on Saturdays and in certain areas, and even if you see them, they are harmless, but for a few. Avoid the Champs on Saturday, otherwise have a super wonderful time enjoying the city.
What I would make plans for is rain. It rains a lot in the spring. But still enjoy the lovely city.
What I would make plans for is rain. It rains a lot in the spring. But still enjoy the lovely city.
Will report back as we will be in Paris in 2 weeks.....
Mar 25, 2019 | 4:18 pm
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In February I was in Paris and inadvertently got caught in the Yellow Vest protest which formed at the Arc ed Triomphe and moved down the Champs Elysees. What started as a few hundred peopled quickly turned into thousands. Plenty of noise and police but peaceful.