[Jyf-2005-2006] Attention: Travel Warning

[Margaret Scouten]

France Public Announcement

November 07, 2005

This Public Announcement is issued to alert Americans to ongoing 
security concerns in France.  Significant unrest that began in the 
northern suburbs of Paris October 27 has now spread to several locations 
within the city limits of Paris, and to many other cities throughout 
France.  Angry youth have set fire to many buildings and thousands of 
vehicles.  While damage to property has been extensive, there seems to 
be no pattern of arsonists directing their anger at ordinary citizens or 
tourists.  This Public Announcement will expire on December 7, 2005.

Travelers should be alert to news media reports for the most up-to-date 
information, avoid areas where riots have occurred, move quickly away 
from any demonstrations they may encounter, and exercise particular 
caution during evening and nighttime hours.

Travelers using the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris should be aware 
that train service between the airport and Paris runs through an 
affected area and has occasionally been disrupted.  Travelers should 
rely instead on airport buses or taxis to downtown Paris.

Travelers in France who need assistance may contact the U.S. Embassy at 
01-4312-2222, or by email at: citizeninfo at state.gov.   The Consular 
Section of the U.S. Embassy in Paris is located at 2 Rue St. Florentin, 
75001 Paris (Place de La Concorde, Metro Stop Concorde), tel. 
011-33-1-43-12-22-22 or (in France) 01-43-12-22-22; fax 
011-33-1-42-61-61-40.  Further information can be obtained at the U.S. 
Embassy's web site at http://france.usembassy.gov/.

For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling 
abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular 
Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov/, where the current 
Worldwide Caution, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be 
found.  Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by 
calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside 
the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-317-472-2328.  These 
numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday 
through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

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