Off Topic Advice please...

  • Please bear with us on the new site integration and fixing any known bugs over the coming days. If you can not log in please try resetting your password and check your spam box. If you have tried these steps and are still struggling email [email protected] with your username/registered email address
  • Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!
W

Woodyhoopleson

Well-Known Member
Mar 22, 2011
3,808
2,581
113
NULL
Guess who's booked a long promised, surprise trip to Paris for the family this weekend!

Is it safe and/or worth it, what with all the goings on? £1800 on travel and hotel.

Thanks in advance.
 
QPR999 said:
I'd still go mate. But be careful as more demo's are planned for Saturday. They should have authorities in place to give you advice should there be any riots or violence.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france
Click to expand...
Cheers mate, was just reading that. They aren't saying don't go, but instead avoid demo's. Not sure it's as simple as that, I assume they are mobile and anywhere is a potential hot spot. I'd never forgive myself if I took my wife and kids into a ****ing war zone.
 
Woodyhoopleson said:
Cheers mate, was just reading that. They aren't saying don't go, but instead avoid demo's. Not sure it's as simple as that, I assume they are mobile and anywhere is a potential hot spot. I'd never forgive myself if I took my wife and kids into a ****ing war zone.
Click to expand...

Agree with all that Woody as I've just read this ... https://www.thelocal.fr/20181206/elyse-palace-fears-major-violence-at-saturdays-protests

It's looking like it may happen anywhere. I was going to suggest avoiding the Champs Elysee, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc Du Triomphe but that may sadly no longer be the case.
 
Heard in the news this morning that the main attractions are closed this weekend, the Eiffel tower etc. The PSG v Montpellier match have also been postponed.
Time to dig up the hidden gems of Paris, Dave should be able to help I would think. I'm sure you will have a fantastic time anyway, I see it more as an oppurtunity than an obstacle. Have a safe and lovely trip Woody.
 
  • Like
Reactions: QPR999
It’s very easy to steer clear of any trouble

Mass hysteria in the UK re what is going on in France ... even without the news there are places I would avoid anytime of the year

Have a great time

You are at more risk in the UK
 
Can’t imagine that the protesters will have enough energy to get up the hill to Sacre Coeur Woody. It’s a great area for just mooching around. And top views over the city.
 
DT’s Socks said:
It’s very easy to steer clear of any trouble

Mass hysteria in the UK re what is going on in France ... even without the news there are places I would avoid anytime of the year

Have a great time

You are at more risk in the UK
Click to expand...

Always worth avoiding the main tourist spots, eh ?
I mean who wants to see the Eiffel Tower and Mona Lisa when in Paris :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: kiwiqpr
Best not to wear your favourite yellow waistcoat while you're over there, Woody! I'm sure you'll be fine if you avoid the trouble spots. Hope you all have a great weekend.
 
West WindsR said:
As a fellow europhile, I agree with him.
Click to expand...
That’s your right, but me personally having driven, delivered goods and collected goods all over France but mostly in Paris I find his analogy that your safer there than in the U.K. absolute bollox, and having spoke to several drivers who were in Paris last week the riots were definitely NOT hyped by the media.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom
Back