THE airbridge between France and the UK is remaining open for now despite an uptick in the number of new daily cases.
Disney is now reopened and businesses and cafes are getting back on their feet. Here is the latest advice for tourists heading to France.
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Is it safe to travel to France?
Brits can travel to France, with the country lifting the ban since June 15.
For the moment it is deemed safe to travel to France, but getting travel insurance is strongly advised.
Government officials in France recently warned that fresh lockdowns may be necessary to prevent renewed outbreaks in hotspot areas.
Attractions like Disneyland Paris have reopened now, but there are many areas across France that require you to wear a mask in public.
Will I need to quarantine?
Travellers arriving in France from the UK are no longer required to self-isolate, to demonstrate their travel is essential or to hold an international travel certificate.
There is no quarantine requirement for arrivals coming into France from the wider European Area either.
If you are arriving from France to the UK then you are not required to self-isolate in the UK.
The Channel Tunnel is back up and running as normal, but please check ahead of travel here.
How many coronavirus cases have there been in France?
Coronavirus cases are on the rise across Europe and tourists are strongly encouraged to stick to social distancing guidelines and wear a mask.
France has warned the progress in the fight against coronavirus has been “erased”.
France recorded 1,130 new infections on Friday, July 24, compared to just 81 when the French lockdown was eased at the end of May.
French officials have said there has been a “clear increase” in cases since the lifting of lockdown.
The health ministry said: “We have returned to levels comparable with those at the end of the lockdown period.
“We have thus erased a good part of the progress made during the initial weeks since the lockdown was lifted.
“It’s more essential than ever to reimpose our collective discipline.”
As of July 26, France has had 217,801 cases and 30,195 deaths.
Can I cancel my holiday to France?
According to European Consumer Centre France, if your airline canceled your flight due to the Coronavirus epidemic without proposing a replacement flight then you are entitled to a refund of the full price of the ticket.
However you will not be able to demand additional compensation or damages because the cancellation is due to an exceptional event, unavoidable and external to the airline.
Check your carrier’s website for the status of your flight and the exceptional measures offered by the airline.
Independent hotels are not required to refund money in this instance, so if you have paid in advance and choose not to turn up then you will lose your money.
If the hotel is a large chain, it could be worth asking to change your stay to another location or delay your trip but they are under no obligation to grant this.
If you are still concerned, here is everything to know about cancelling your holiday.
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