The big question on my mind for days has been will my puddy tat make it back to Strasbourg from Paris, amid the latest public transport meltdown. Also will Cupcake’s minder be able to make his currently overwrought trip from Strasbourg to Paris to fetch her. More Chaos For TGV ...
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‘I’ve walked about 20km’: Paris Metro strikes help tourists see a new side of French capital
Travel to and from France has been badly disrupted in recent days – with around 20 percent of flights cancelled during the first four days of the strike and trains – including the Eurostar – only able to run a reduced service. On arrival in Paris, people are also confronted ...
Read More »How To Handle The Pitfalls Of France’s Latest Public Transport Meltdown
The big question on my mind for days has been will my puddy tat make it back to Strasbourg from Paris. Also will Cupcake’s minder be able to make his currently overwrought trip from Strasbourg to Paris to fetch her. Have Cat, Will Travel Maybe Not For this trip–booked weeks ...
Read More »Strikes in France: What you need to know about the protests and travel disruption on Tuesday
Is the situation on public transport likely to get any better on Tuesday? No. Sorry to be blunt, but it’s unlikely. Many of the big unions that represent transport workers have already declared unlimited strike action, so there is no end date in sight. Things may start to ease a ...
Read More »French strikes – More Eurostar services cancelled to France, Belgium and the Netherlands this week
EUROSTAR has extended cancellations to its services amid strike action across France. In its latest update, the rail company has said that there will be reduced trains to France, Belgium and the Netherlands until December 12. More trains have been cancelled todayCredit: AFP or licensors So far, over 100 Eurostar ...
Read More »French strikes – Latest on Eurostar cancellations to France, Belgium and the Netherlands
THERE are strikes taking place across France today to protest the proposed changes to the country’s pension system. While the strikes will mainly affect local transport, the Eurostar has also been forced to cancel a number of services to France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Eurostar has cancelled a number of ...
Read More »11 Alternative Modes of Transportation to Use During the Metro Strikes in Paris
Obviously it is never ideal to have a transit strike, especially one that is at the caliber of those presently forcing the French rails and Paris public transit system to a near standstill. But if there’s a city that can tolerate a transit strike, it’s Paris. The city is very ...
Read More »Should I cancel my trip to Paris because of the mass strikes in France?
With its beautiful city centre, festive decorations, great shops and nearby attractions like Disneyland, Paris is a very popular destination for a December trip – whether it’s a weekend mini-break to do the Christmas shopping or a week of culture amid its world famous museums. But with unlimited strike action ...
Read More »Strikes leave French shopkeepers fearing another Christmas slump
France is preparing for Thursday December 5th when multiple unions go on what is predicted to be highly disruptive strikes, potentially paralysing the country for weeks. With unions saying they are ready to keep the strike going for an ‘unlimited’ period of time if the government doesn’t backpedal on its proposed ...
Read More »Should I cancel my trip to Paris because of the December strikes?
With its beautiful city centre, festive decorations, great shops and nearby attractions like Disneyland, Paris is a very popular destination for a December trip – whether it’s a weekend mini-break to do the Christmas shopping or a week of culture amid its world famous museums. But with unlimited strike action ...
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