Is it still possible to travel to France when the travel agency actively recommends tourists to withdraw or reschedule? Embassy and Consulate Post Safety Tips Paris | Tourists | Embassy and Consulate
The riots in France are still ongoing.
On July 2nd, the "Consular Direct" WeChat account of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that there have been ongoing riots in many parts of France recently. During a trip to Marseille, a Chinese tourist group was hit by a bus window, resulting in multiple minor injuries. The Consulate General in Marseille immediately activated the consular protection emergency mechanism, assisted the travel group in reporting to the police and emergency response, and provided treatment and comfort to the injured; Immediately negotiate with the French side to ensure the personal and property safety of Chinese citizens; Contact local overseas Chinese groups and tourism professionals to remind everyone to pay attention to safety and strengthen prevention. At present, tourists have left France and returned to their home country.
Pengpai News has learned that multiple travel agencies are also highly concerned about this incident. Tuniu Travel Agency told Pengpai News that there are currently many tourists who have dropped out or rescheduled their trips to France. The travel agency is also communicating with customers and does not recommend going to France for the time being. The person stated that currently, most outbound groups with a destination in France are grouped together. "Most of the items related to France have been refunded, and for those that have not been refunded, we will actively communicate and suggest that tourists withdraw or reschedule." The person emphasized, "Safety comes first."
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Zhou Weihong, Deputy General Manager of Spring and Autumn Tourism, told Pengpai News that the French team of the agency is currently in normal operation, and the travel agency has reminded the team leader to always pay attention to safety, including the ground handling company and the fleet.
The person in charge of Zhongxin Tourism also told Pengpai News that some tourists have cancelled their subsequent trips to France and went to other countries. At present, the European team of Zhongxin Tourism has fully activated relevant emergency plans, and emergency work groups have been established for employees in positions such as operation, ground handling, customer complaints, insurance, etc. to monitor the safety situation overseas in real time, avoid dangerous areas, and summarize the itinerary of the overseas team daily, comprehensively ensuring the safe and smooth development of tourists traveling abroad. For teams that have not yet departed, Zhongxin Tourism will closely monitor local developments and maintain close communication with suppliers such as hotels, airlines, ground service agencies, car companies, restaurants, etc., and adjust itinerary arrangements according to local conditions at any time.
A tourist from Shanghai who has already booked a trip to Paris, Marseille, and other places in France next week told The Paper that he has a friend who has been to Paris. "It's still within the scope of Paris Minor, so he doesn't plan to cancel it." However, the tourist said that he plans to give up his originally planned trip to Marseille and switch to Avignon in southern France.
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On July 2nd, Pengpai News saw on social media that a user claimed that Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France was filled with queues.
Another travel professional who claims to have lived in Paris for 15 years pointed out in a note titled "Travel Suggestions in France": "Can you come and play? If you can, postpone until next week."
On the same day, the WeChat account of the Consular Express stated that the Consular Protection Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in France once again reminded Chinese citizens in France to closely monitor the local social security situation, stay away from areas of protests and violent conflicts, strengthen personal, vehicle, residential and commercial safety precautions, and especially remind temporary visitors to France to be vigilant and cautious when going out. In case of emergency, please report to the police promptly and contact the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in France for assistance.
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