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Paris protests prompt FCDO warning for Brits travelling to France

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Will Payne
30 June 2023

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advisory for France after protests broke out across the country earlier this week following the death of a teenager.

Atout France

Paris topped Euromonitor's index (Credit: Chris Karidis / Unsplash)

According to reports in the national press, protests have been taking place in the capital and across the country since 27 June when a 17-year-old was reportedly killed by a police officer during a traffic stop.

The Guardian, quoting French officials, said a total of 667 people have been arrested across France as of Friday morning (30 June).

The FCDO warned many of the protests have turned violent, with shops, public buildings and parked cars being targeted. It advised some local authorities may impose curfews.

"The protests may lead to disruptions to road travel or targetting of parked cars in areas where protests take place," the FCDO said.