France Travel Advisory — Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution in France due to terrorism and unrest.

Exercise increased caution

in France due to terrorism and unrest.

Pickpocketing and phone thefts are common, especially in crowded places. Terrorist groups continue to plan possible attacks in France and may attack with little to no warning. There are also regular, peaceful protests and strikes in Paris and other cities throughout France.

Pickpocketing and phone thefts are frequent crimes. They can occur in crowded areas such as:

Airports
Subways and train cars
Tourist attractions
Train stations

Terrorist groups continue to plan possible attacks in France. They may attack with little or no warning. Possible targets include:

Tourist locations
Transportation hubs and airports
Markets and shopping malls
Local government facilities
Hotels, restaurants, and clubs
Places of worship
Major sporting and cultural events
Educational institutions
Parks
Other public areas

Peaceful demonstrations and strikes happen often in Paris and other cities in France.

Protests can disrupt transportation services.
On rare occasions, protests have turned violent or caused property damage.
Police may respond with water cannons and tear gas.

This is a summary of public U.S. government information, refreshed daily. Conditions can change rapidly — always confirm the current advisory at travel.state.gov and review your destination's U.S. Embassy guidance before traveling. 50PlusHub is not affiliated with the U.S. government.