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France travel advice

There is a threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. A letter bomb exploded in a building in central Paris on 6 December 2007. One person was killed and another seriously injured.

In recent years, a number of explosions and failed explosions have occurred in Corsica. Visitors are advised to take care, particularly in town centres and near public buildings, and be wary of unattended packages.

Travel to France can be disrupted by strike action. It is recommended that you contact your travel provider before you travel.

It is compulsory to carry a warning triangle and reflective jacket in all vehicles.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Embassies and tourist offices

British Embassy in France

35, rue du Faubourg, St Honoré, 75363, Paris Cedex, 08 Paris, France
Tel: (33) 1 44 51 31 00
www.ukinfrance.fco.gov.uk/en
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1300, 1430-1800.

French Government Tourist Office in the USA

444 Madison Avenue, 16th floor, New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: (410) 286 8310.
www.us.franceguide.com

French Embassy in the UK

58 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7JT, UK
Tel: (020) 7073 1000.
www.ambafrance-uk.org

French Consulate General in the UK

21 Cromwell Road, London SW7 2EN, UK
6A Cromwell Place, PO Box 57, London SW7 2EW, UK (visa section)
Tel: (020) 7073 1200 (consular section) or 1250 (visa section) or 09065 508 940 (visa information line; calls cost £1 per minute) or 540 700 (24-hour automated visa appointment booking service; calls cost £1 per minute).
www.consulfrance-londres.org
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 0845-1200 and Fri 0845-1130.

Atout France (French Government Tourist Office) in the UK

Lincoln House, 300 High Holborn, London WC1V 7JH, UK
Tel: 09068 244 123 (calls cost 60p per minute).
www.uk.franceguide.com

French Embassy in the USA

4101 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Tel: (202) 944 6000.
www.ambafrance-us.org

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