Incident Details
Yellow vest protesters are planning to stage a march in Paris on 31 October. The march is being organized to criticize the government’s COVID-19 response and to demand the lifting of related curfews and restrictions. Demonstrators will gather at Place Jussieu at 11:00 local time then march to Place d’Italie.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid protests, which may turn violent. Yellow vest protests typically elicit a strong police presence and clashes between protestors and police are common. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local news and social media.
