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Hmm, that is one contest that I definitely don't want to see!
France to Reopen?
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They don't really tell us about these things ... At the moment the concern is how to protect the French people. News are about who is going to stop working or what kind of shop/activity . New rules at work, new rules outside, where exactly they apply etc... What region is more at risk.I'll ask my Sister in law. She lives in
Up to now I didn't hear (not always listening properly but I understand French better than any of the English residents even if in another room, just like you do in English) anything related to UK borders.
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This link will give you the rules to enter France, unfortunately it will not tell you when they will be reviewed
uk.ambafrance.org
COVID-19: rules for travel between France and the UK
Find out about measures in place for all people travelling between France and the UK.
Coolcats
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Probably not political just pragmatic health considerations as just like our hospitals there’s are pretty maxed out as well.
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Honestly?? NO!
No one will play that game. Elections are in sight, and even if fishermen are important, it's not a big enough point to balance the possible raising % of risks to come if borders open. And this goes for French and for English!
Only my point of view though, but standing in queue for 2 to 4 hours outside a pharmacy to get tested, no one wants to see that waiting time go up
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I love visiting France. In fact I passed through a few weeks ago. But there has always been poltical needling between our politicians and theirs. Its been going on for years, well before EEC.
Edit to add. I have no issue with the brexit situation
All depends on wether Macron is voted in again or if some right winger beats him
That will be in about 4 months' time.All depends on wether Macron is voted in again or if some right winger beats him
There is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. In today's Le Figaro there is a report that the French Government has decided that it will relax slightly the Covid restrictions that apply to crossing the Channel by adding new categories to the definition of "raisons impérieuses" although details haven't been released yet. It's a small change in the right direction.
www.lefigaro.fr
Les règles de voyage vers le Royaume-Uni s'allègent, malgré l'explosion des contaminations
La France a pris la décision d'élargir la liste des motifs impérieux justifiant un séjour outre-Manche. De son côté, Boris Johnson a fait savoir qu'il supprimait le test PCR à l'arrivée. Ce, alors que le pays fait face à une vague particulièrement violente.
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Not sure how relevant this is ..................................... (please don't shoot the Messenger 
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spitfire
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Not that I have seen on France 24 or France Bleu
Policy decisions are totally political choices and determinations - totally made by the politicians you elect. You cannot take politics out of policy decisions. I suggest you do NOT ban useful facts based ... discussion on EU exit. If would be of great use to travellers as its BOTH Covid and Brexit - which have now totally changed European and international travel as we know it.
A glimmer of light at long last!!
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I think you will find that the uk gov gave in some weeks ago and most french fishermen have their licenses.
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I was going on a 2 week skiing holiday on 13th January. The tunnel booking has been amended as far in advance as possible (September) hopefully then I can change it to next January. I have applied for deposit refunds for a campsite and aire. Now taking a package holiday to Italy. Fingers crossed 
Hi I live in France, it seems the "flurona" virus started in Israel and then Cameroon , where the carrier of the first case here came from. They have traced 12 cases who had contact and that's all. Macron , in a speech, says he will " piss off" ( his words not mine ) all those not vaccinated by making it illegal to enter any public space without proof of 3 jabs, and that a non vaccinated lateral flow test does not count as proof. He is trying to get this passed into law by the 15th January. There is no mention yet of lifting travel bans
I hope this helps
Can feel a riot coming on in France
Why on earth do you want to travel, surely the sensiable thing to do at this time is to say at home, boring yes but much safer.
I don't blame the french at all
Jim
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Would you not travel to see penis measuring contests then?
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Why on earth would I want to stay in Uk , when I can be just as safe sitting in the sun.
Jim
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Can feel a riot coming on in France
I hope so, it will bring back a sense of normality into Europe
Dalesguy, see you have just subscribed - welcome to MHFun.
You ask why we would want to travel at this time.
For many Funsters who are not young, the awareness that the time remaining to enjoy the things we bought our motorhomes for is reducing is a reason to do whatever may be possible to get back to travelling. Another incentive is for many to get away from the dreary winter weather we usually have in the UK.
Not everyone will agree with your view that it is much safer to stay at home. I regard our motorhome as a “Covid Bubble” and have no wish to take the risk of travelling with hundreds other folk in an aluminium tube in the air for several hours. The big advantage of using the Tunnel (once travel to France is again permitted) is that you remain in your vehicle for the duration of the trip and are able to minimise any social contact. Provided you are fully vaccinated, take the same precautions you would at home with social distancing etc I do not see how you are any more at risk than at home when travelling to Europe in a motorhome.
Of course, not everyone will agree with me either and we must all make our own judgements about what we regard as sensible and safe.
You ask why we would want to travel at this time.
For many Funsters who are not young, the awareness that the time remaining to enjoy the things we bought our motorhomes for is reducing is a reason to do whatever may be possible to get back to travelling. Another incentive is for many to get away from the dreary winter weather we usually have in the UK.
Not everyone will agree with your view that it is much safer to stay at home. I regard our motorhome as a “Covid Bubble” and have no wish to take the risk of travelling with hundreds other folk in an aluminium tube in the air for several hours. The big advantage of using the Tunnel (once travel to France is again permitted) is that you remain in your vehicle for the duration of the trip and are able to minimise any social contact. Provided you are fully vaccinated, take the same precautions you would at home with social distancing etc I do not see how you are any more at risk than at home when travelling to Europe in a motorhome.
Of course, not everyone will agree with me either and we must all make our own judgements about what we regard as sensible and safe.
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We feel safer holidaying in Spain than staying at home, less contact with people and if we socialise it’s outdoors.
Just as soon as we’re allowed through France we’ll be there.
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We are already in France and feel totally safe, will be travelling to Portugal at end of monthWe feel safer holidaying in Spain than staying at home, less contact with people and if we socialise it’s outdoors.
Just as soon as we’re allowed through France we’ll be there.
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Surely most travelers that we might meet are fully jabbed, as that is generally a prerequisite to be able to cross borders. I’me fairly sure that’s not the case in our local supermarket, 25% of the Feckers don’t even wear a mask, that definitely would not be tolerated in Spain.
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Or france
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For info - just read this ...................
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
travelweekly.co.uk
France preparing to lift travel ban on UK visitors
Spokesperson said it would soon become a “bit easier” to travel from the UK, adding to the official list of compelling reasons to enter the country
France travel rules expected to ease | Travel Weekly
List of valid reasons set to be widened
travelweekly.co.uk
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spitfire
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Given the percentage of fully vaccinated they would be on a losing wicket. The anti vax protests were pretty small in actual numbers but no doubt they will make their displeasure felt lolCan feel a riot coming on in France
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