Update- Violence in France - Nov. 7, 2005

Warden Message Update- Violence in France - Nov. 7, 2005

This message is issued to alert Americans to ongoing security concerns in France. Based on press accounts, significant unrest that began in the northern suburbs of Paris Oct. 27 has now spread to several locations within the city limits of Paris, and to many other cities throughout France. Angry youth have set fire to many buildings and thousands of vehicles. While damage to property has been extensive, there seems to be no pattern of arsonists directing their anger at ordinary citizens or tourists.

Travelers should be alert to news media reports for the most up-to-date information, avoid areas where riots have occurred, move quickly away from any demonstrations they may encounter, and exercise particular caution during evening and nighttime hours.

Travelers using the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris should be aware that a train between the airport and Paris passes through an affected area and has occasionally been disrupted. Travelers should rely instead on airport buses or taxis to downtown Paris.

Travelers in France who need assistance can contact the U.S. Embassy at 01-4312-2222, or by email at: citizeninfo@state.gov. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Paris is located at 2 Rue St. Florentin, 75001 Paris (Place de La Concorde, Metro Stop Concorde), tel. 011-33-1-43-12-22-22 or (in France) 01-43-12-22-22; fax 011-33-1-42-61-61-40. Further information can be obtained at the U.S. Embassy's web site at france.usembassy.gov/.

For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-317-472-2328. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

The cornerstone of our efforts to keep the American traveling public aware of problems threatening their safety and security is our Consular Information Program.If you would like to receive important information issued by the U.S. Department of State and the Embassy in Paris, please register your stay in France using this online registration service travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs. By indicating your e-mail address at the time of registration, you will receive all Embassy bulletins and warden messages automatically.

United States Embassy, Office of American Services, 2, rue Saint-Florentin, 75382 Paris Cedex 08, France

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