France has banned all non-essential travel from the UK, starting on Friday night. We explain what it means if you have planned to visit over the festive period.
All tourist travel from the UK to France is off until further notice. The ban takes effect at 11pm UK time on Friday 17 December or midnight in Paris. All tourism-based travel for UK citizens, including visits to family and friends in France, is off – for now at least. French citizens, partners and children are still allowed to travel to France for visits.
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