Multiple posts on social media incorrectly claim Britain’s Foreign Office has warned against travel to France. But the FCDO has actually advised that people avoid the areas where riots are taking place.
claim that “Britain’s foreign office is now warning UK citizens not to travel to France”, amid other claims about the riots and French president Emmanuel Macron that Full Fact has not verified.published on 29 June says: “New 'avoid' France travel warning as Foreign Office changes advice”. But this is not exactly true—the article’s text goes on to say that the government advises people to “‘avoid’ the protests”, rather than France itself.
Although it has warned travellers about staying away from the riots, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is not advising against travel to the country.says: “Since 27 June, riots have taken place across France. Many have turned violent. Shops, public buildings and parked cars have been targeted. There may be disruptions to road travel and local transport provision may be reduced. Some local authorities may impose curfews. Locations and timing of riots are unpredictable.
“You should monitor the media, avoid areas where riots are taking place, check the latest advice with operators when travelling and follow the advice of the authorities.” However, it does not warn against ‘all travel’—or ‘all but essential travel’— to France as the posts claim. The
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