Strikes in France: Checklist

Where to find up-to-the-minute travel and other information when the country is suffering from large-scale industrial unrest...

A strike (la grève) in France often affects the transport services. Here are some useful sites for up-to-the-minute information during France's industrial disputes and manifestations.

Air travel

• Easy Jet "Latest News"

Rail strikes

From time-to-time the train service is reduced due to strike action. Schedules of trains running are posted on notice boards at stations. Information is also available from the website Info Traffic or by telephone on weekdays.

• TGV
• SNCF Rail service (national information)
  • Infoligne news reports from SNCF in French
  • Tel: 0805 903 635
  • Mobile web: sncf.mobi for real time information on trains and stations

For up-to-date articles in French on the situation, see websites belonging to the French press, such as:

• Le Monde
• Figaro
• Libération