Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Paris, France
May 29, 2020
Location: Between Place de Madeleine and Place de Republique in Paris
Event: A demonstration by a group of protesters is planned for Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 14:30 in Paris, France. All gatherings greater than 10 people remain prohibited. However, certain groups could defy these instructions and carry on with planned demonstrations, prompting police intervention.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the areas of the demonstrations
- Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests
- Monitor local media for updates
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Keep a low profile
- Notify friends and family of your safety
U.S. citizens may monitor English-language French media at the following:
- http://www.france24.com/en/
- http://en.rfi.fr/france/
- https://www.thelocal.fr
- https://www.ratp.fr/travaux-manifestations/manifestations (for information on Metro closures)
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Paris, France
+33 (1) 43 12 22 22
CitizenInfo@state.gov - U.S. Consulate General Marseille, France
+33 (1) 43 12 22 22
CitizenInfoMarseille@state.gov - State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - France Country Specific Information
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United States Embassy
American Citizen Services Unit
4, avenue Gabriel
75382 Paris Cedex 08
France
Telephone in France: 01 43 12 22 22
Telephone from U.S.: (011 33) 1 43 12 22 22
Website: https://fr.usembassy.gov
American Citizen Services: e-mail – citizeninfo@state.gov
