Location: Paris and other cities around France
Event: Large and peaceful, but potentially disruptive, protests are expected this weekend. Demonstrations are planned on Saturday and Sunday by women’s rights activists against gender-based and sexual violence. Demonstrations are planned on Saturday marking the third anniversary of the gilet jaune movement.
Saturday
Gilets Jaunes
- Paris: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Gilets Jaunes 3rd Anniversary and Citoyens en colere, Place du Battalion du Pacifique (12th) towards Place Victor et Helene Basch (14th)
- Strasbourg: 2:00 p.m., Gilets Jaunes 3rd Anniversary, Place Kleber towards Place de la Republique
- Rennes:1:00 p.m., Gilets Jaunes, Place de la Republique
Against Gender-Based and Sexual Violence
- Paris: Saturday, 2:00 p.m., Place de la Republique towards Place de la Nation
- Avignon: Saturday, 2:00 p.m., Palais de Justice
- Lille: Saturday, 2:00 p.m., Grand Place
- Limoges: Saturday, 2:00 p.m., Place d’Aine
- Metz: Saturday, 2:30 p.m., Parvis des Droits de l’Homme
- Rouen: Saturday, 2:00 p.m., CHU de Rouen to Palais de Justice
Sunday
Against Gender-Based and Sexual Violence
- Montpellier: Sunday, 2:00 p.m., Place de la Comedie
- Poitiers: Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Place de Provence
- Toulouse: Sunday, 2:30 p.m., Allee Jean Jaures
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the areas of 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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