Paris riots?
Oct 28, 2006 | 9:53 am
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Paris riots?
It sounds like the riots in the suburbs outside of Paris were getting pretty out of hand (like there's an orderly riot? 
) this week. Does anyone know/experienced firsthand if there has been any disruption in the city centre itself or if public transport has been affected?
) this week. Does anyone know/experienced firsthand if there has been any disruption in the city centre itself or if public transport has been affected?
Oct 28, 2006 | 9:38 pm
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Originally Posted by Lora54
It sounds like the riots in the suburbs outside of Paris were getting pretty out of hand (like there's an orderly riot? ) this week. Does anyone know/experienced firsthand if there has been any disruption in the city centre itself or if public transport has been affected?
) this week. Does anyone know/experienced firsthand if there has been any disruption in the city centre itself or if public transport has been affected?
Oct 29, 2006 | 6:08 am
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Originally Posted by Lora54
It sounds like the riots in the suburbs outside of Paris were getting pretty out of hand (like there's an orderly riot? ) this week. Does anyone know/experienced firsthand if there has been any disruption in the city centre itself or if public transport has been affected?
) this week. Does anyone know/experienced firsthand if there has been any disruption in the city centre itself or if public transport has been affected?And by the way, even during the major problems last year, little happened in Paris itself. There were more problems during the demonstrations against the labor law changes last spring.
Oct 29, 2006 | 2:57 pm
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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!
Oct 29, 2006 | 3:45 pm
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When I was in Paris last March, there were huge protests/demonstrations on a couple of nights. I wasn't near them, and experienced no problems getting around or otherwise. Just be aware of what is going on around you.
Oct 29, 2006 | 7:26 pm
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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!
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.
Oct 29, 2006 | 7:34 pm
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I'd not suggest alterting plans, except maybe taking the AF bus or a taxi instead of the local trains from CDG to central Paris. That and simply being aware of local surroundings is more than sufficient to enjoy Paris like usual.
Oct 30, 2006 | 1:30 am
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RE:riots
I'm in Paris now. I haven't noticed anything different, except the now usual police buses lined up at the airport and. . .
when I called the Commisariat at 4:30 Sunday morning about the bar that hadn't closed yet and was making a lot of noise, the officer on the switchboard told me that they were short on cars and couldn't respond immediately. Since the bar either closed, or was told to close by the police, 30 minutes later, I didn't pay much attention.
I'm flying out tomorrow morning, but I always take a shuttle to the airport. If I see anything remarkable on the way or at CDG, I'll post again.
when I called the Commisariat at 4:30 Sunday morning about the bar that hadn't closed yet and was making a lot of noise, the officer on the switchboard told me that they were short on cars and couldn't respond immediately. Since the bar either closed, or was told to close by the police, 30 minutes later, I didn't pay much attention.
I'm flying out tomorrow morning, but I always take a shuttle to the airport. If I see anything remarkable on the way or at CDG, I'll post again.
Oct 30, 2006 | 3:04 pm
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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!
Look-Are you planning to take buses in the suburbs of Paris, or are you planning to visit Paris? There's been nothing reported in Paris, and the panic reports-like "suburbs out of hand" have no basis in fact that I have seen. I don't blame someone for being cautious and wanting more info, but let's ground this in realty, ok?
Nov 20, 2006 | 4:07 pm
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paris itself is fine. hardly any tourists will wander out of zones 1 & 2 of the metro, which is where the volatile areas are (ie. zones 3-8).
FYI, last year, there was mild unrest within paris though, in the 17th arrondisement. this year, nothing "exciting" in paris itself.
don't cancel your plans to visit paris. my brother lives in paris, and he hasn't seen anything "exciting".
FYI, last year, there was mild unrest within paris though, in the 17th arrondisement. this year, nothing "exciting" in paris itself.
don't cancel your plans to visit paris. my brother lives in paris, and he hasn't seen anything "exciting".
Nov 25, 2006 | 4:16 am
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Huh? There are no "volatile areas" currenty because nothing out of the ordinary is going on. There were a few bus burnings already discussed but that was weeks ago now.