Incident Details
On January 16, nationwide protests are expected over the recent controversial national security law. The largest protest will be in Paris at Place Felix-Eboue at 12:00 where thousands of protesters will march to Place de la Bastille. Demonstrations will also occur in Bordeaux, Grenoble, Le Mans, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Nancy, Nice, Toulon, Toulouse, and additional towns and cities.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid protests, which may turn violent. Maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact program leaders with questions. Monitor the incident via local news and social media.
