France Travel Safety
 

February 12, 2008

Air controllers started a five-day strike on Monday. Numerous flights were cancelled at Paris-Orly Airport along with delays. Charles de Gaulle airport was also affected with delays. Both domestic and international flights were affected. Inquirer.net

January 13, 2008

French authorities received an alert from Portuguese aviation aviation officials of an intercepted message threatening terrorist attacks against targets in Paris including the Eiffel Tower. The report was taken from a French newspaper. AP

Be vigilant when you are at highly visited areas by tourists.

Tips

  • Terrorists in many cases will look nervous and out of place and do not behave like others.

  • They may appear to be preoccupied and on the outlook (for police).

  • If they are focusing in on one thing - that very well could be the target.

  • If you are at a tourist site, always ask yourself what if so and so happened. Where would be my escape to safety be? You will be much better prepared if something does happen.

  • In many cases if you had to make a run for it, sandals could slow you up and contribute to hurting yourself. Always wear full covered shoes when visiting tourist sites.      

January 03, 2008

 According to the SNCF rail authority, vandalism has struck the high-speed train line between Paris and the Mediterranean coast. A 500 foot section of electric cable was burnt. This cable operates the train's signal programs between Ais-en Provence and Lambesc.

Trains had to be converted to a slower track and was causing wide spread delays. Sabotaging of France's trains lines is quite common by vandals. There are some sources believe that union members are often behind the sabotage of the train lines.  

Related Links-Articles about France

METRO - http://www.paris.org/Metro/

Anthony's Home Page (excellent page on Paris) http://www.atkielski.com/

Travelalerts.info

Being a guest in a French home. http://nicholascrowderbooks.com/December_09_05.htm

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