Location:

• Paris, multiple locations
• Lyon, Place des 24 Colonnes

Event:  Potentially disruptive or violent protests, including the presence of “black blocs” and other extremist groups, are possible this Saturday, September 4:

• Paris
  • Noon – 6:00 p.m., Resistance Gilets Jaunes de France, from Place du 18 Juin 1940 towards Place de la Bastille
  • Noon, Gilets Jaunes, from Place de la Bourse towards Palais Royal
  • Noon, Gilets Jaunes, from Porte de Montreuil towards Place du Colonel Fabien
  • Noon, Gilets Jaunes, at Place du Châtelet
• Lyon
  • 2:00 p.m., Against the sanitary pass, Place des 24 Colonnes

Multiple other demonstrations against are expected throughout France on Saturday.

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 and public transport disruptions

·     Be aware of your surroundings

·     Keep a low profile

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

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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By trouven | 3 September, 2021 | Topics: Alert