Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Paris, France
January 29, 2021
Location: Rennes, Esplanade Charles de Gaule
Bordeaux, Place des Quinconces and Statue Jeanne D’Arc, Cours Marechal Foch
Strasbourg, Parlement Européen and Parc de l’Orangerie
Event: Demonstrations expected to take place on January 30 in Rennes beginning at 11:00 a.m. and Bordeaux beginning at 2:00 p.m.. In Strasbourg the demonstrations are expected on January 31 beginning at 1:30 p.m. In all three locations will be marches involving Manif pour tous with counterprotests by Marche des libertes in Rennes and Bordeaux and Jeune garde antifascist in Strasbourg. Riots are possible in all three locations, and U.S. government employees have been advised to avoid the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle in Rennes on Saturday afternoon. Additional demonstrations in Paris and Lyon on both January 30 and 31, and other locations in France may also be planned. The Manif pour tous gathering in Paris, scheduled this weekend for 3:00 p.m. January 31, drew 200,000 protestors last year.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle in Rennes on Saturday afternoon
- Avoid any 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
U.S. citizens may monitor English-language French media at the following:
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
U.S. Consulate General Strasbourg, France
+33 (1) 43 12 22 22
USAStrasbourg@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
France Country Specific Information
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