U.S. State Department: France Travel Advisory Remains Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution

The U.S. Department of State rates France at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to terrorism and unrest. It says terrorist groups may continue to plan attacks with little or no warning, with possible targets including tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, government facilities, hotels and restaurants, places of worship, major sporting and cultural events, and educational institutions. Peaceful protests and strikes occur often in Paris and other cities, can disrupt transportation, and on rare occasions turn violent or cause property damage, with police possibly responding with water cannons and tear gas. Pickpocketing and phone thefts are frequent in crowded places such as ai…