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The U.S.Embassy in France is warning Americans to steer clear of violent protests as unrest sparked curfews and raised concerns about travel disruptions across the country.
The riots — fueled by a range of grievances, including rising living costs and mass migration — have been reported across France, with protests reported in cities includingParis, Lille and Lyon.Authorities have imposed localized curfews as a result.
The embassy said in a Monday statement that partial curfews had been introduced in several French cities, with additional restrictions possible.
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“Following the October 17 protests that turned violent, media report the Prime Minister’s office introduced partial curfews for Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20 in several cities across France, including Lille,” the embassy said.
“Media report more curfews may follow for parts of Paris and in prefectures across the country, and that scattered protests could continue.”
Riots across France have prompted localized curfews and travel warnings, with American tourists urged to avoid demonstrations and monitor transportation disruptions. (Guillaume Saligot/AFP/Getty Images)
In Paris, authorities also imposed overnight curfews in areas including Place de la République and the Les Halles Shopping District, according to The Associated Press (AP).
Riot police deployed tear gas across the streets near Place de la République in an attempt to disperse crowds during the escalating street battles, the same source reported.
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The gas quickly mixed with heavy, acrid smoke from torched vehicles and street fires, according to Reuters.
The chaos forced Dutch entrepreneur Tije De Boer, who was visiting Paris with his children, to evacuate his hotel at Place de la République.
“It’s like a war zone here.”
De Boer described the scene to Reuters as “like a war zone” following the intense protests that rocked the French capital on Oct.17.
“It’s like a war zone here,” De Boer said, according to the Reuters report.
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Major tourist attractions have also been impacted.
Demonstrations over rising living costs and other grievances have sparked unrest across France, prompting authorities to impose curfews in several cities.(Nathan Laine/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Travelers visiting Paris are being advised to avoid popular protest gathering spots, including Place de la République, Place de la Bastille and Place de la Nation, along with major thoroughfares such as Boulevard Voltaire, which are frequently used for demonstrations, according to The Times of London.
Outside the capital, Lyon’s tourism office at Place Bellecour wasvandalized and set ablazeduring the Oct.17 demonstrations, according to city officials.
Visitor services have since been relocated to a temporary facility on the same square.
The violence also spread to other French cities, including Limoges, where the historic town hall was set ablaze during the Oct.17 unrest, according to numerous reports.
The Louvre, one of the world’s most visited and prominent museums, closed its doors on Monday as turmoil swept across Paris.Visitors who were turned away are pictured here on Oct.19.(Anadolu via Getty Images)
In Bordeaux, the mayor reported that as many as 100 stores had been looted during the demonstrations, Reuters reported.
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However, travelers could still face disruptions on the ground, with the embassy advising Americans to check for Metro station closures and other transportation interruptions before heading out.
The embassy also urged travelers toconfirm flight schedulesdirectly with their airlines and allow extra time to reach their destinations.
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“Monitor media and local resources for updated information and curfews in your area,” the statement added.“Plan alternative routes and allow extra travel time for travel.”
The historic town hall in Limoges, France, was set ablaze during violent protests on Oct.17 as unrest spread across several French cities, according to Reuters.(Elise Cabane / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images)
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�s Jessica Mekles and Reuters contributed reporting.
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