Are you afraid to come to France now because of the riots?

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Exterminatore · Accepted Answer

These riots are absurd. I saw the video of the cop shoot that kid. That kid hit him with the fender of that vehicle and could have easily crushed that cop between the car and concrete wall behind him.

It was justifiable homicide.

If these people feel so mistreated in France they should go back to the flea bitten hell holes they came from.

Imagine that…. immigrate to a country which is better than where you left…. then complain about your treatment to the point of violence.

Yet no one seems to be discussing how this kid was driving without a license…. in the bus lane, and was directed to pull over twice…. BEFORE he hit that cop with the fender of that car.

I guess they must not have laws in Morocco, Algeria, and wherever these people come from as it would appear they did not know they are subject to the laws.

God protect the French police, may the rebellion be quelled.

I would not visit France until this matter is solved.

AaronKrieger · Accepted Answer

Nah, let them eat cake

In all seriousness, this wouldn't be an issue for me too much, since I'm guessing a majority of the riots are happening in Paris, so I would just not stay there long. The Paris Region only takes up a small portion of France and there's a ton left to see in the country. Lyon, Provence, and specifically Loire Valley would be pretty cool to see.

My only problem is that I don't understand the language enough. Also, I know certain parts of France are very anti-american (I'm assuming it's primarily in areas like Paris).

ShellyB · Accepted Answer

I hadn't thought about it bc I don't have any plans to go to France or Europe any time soon, but yes, I would avoid going to Paris right now. Using the airport should be fine if you have to change planes on the way somewhere else but I wouldn't want to be roaming around in Paris sight seeing at the moment. It might be fine but my thought would be "why take a chance" JMO!

midnightmoon05 · Accepted Answer

We are staying in Avignon around first weekend of August. Planning to travel to Paris to fly back to the US by mid August. So hopefully things will settle by then…otherwise we will see other options.

EricSummer · Answer

No, I went there yesterday for shopping and all was normal. Seen from Switzerland, France is a shopping paradise, not only because it is cheaper, but also because of the choice.

They have a supermarket chain called "Le Grand Frais" where they only have fruits, vegetables, meat and fish from all over the world with huge variety. The passion fruits from Zimbabwe are divine, for example. Swordfish is always available there at moderate price, while in Switzerland this is quite special.

However, I would avoid certain areas of Paris and I never felt compelled to visit Marseille. The part I know and like is called Haute-Savoie.

SnowedIn · Answer

Nope. Not afraid. Just won't go. I would dearly love French culture, cuisine, architecture, history, and every other amazing thing French. But I don't want french drama or French violence any more than I want it here in the united states.

So, I'll stay here. Not because I'm afraid but because I'm not traveling to France just to endure violence and just as likely to get caught in a transportation workers' strike.

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

France has French people in it... that's why I never wanted to go there. The language sounds gay, the people look gay, the art, food, buildings... it all looks gay to me. So they're getting pissed off at their elite again... what's new? They're just sitting there waiting for Germany to take them over again.  I appreciate you

BoopBoopBeep · Answer

France has never really been the master of violence. I've been in riots in Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, South Korea... I wanted to say there was another... I dunno. I'm just saying... you want to go to a hard party, hang out with the midgets and the foreign senior ncos, you want to go to a hard riot, you don't go to France.

Bricealan · Answer

Have been to Paris one time and hated to leave. Just saw the riots on TV this AM, but have not heard the latest bullshit for the burning and destruction. Have never understood anyone, anywhere burning and destroying what they call their home.

Do you know or have you heard what the latest is on this current riot/burning/pillaging?

Shizunk · Answer

I will go to France if someone asks me to go with them and if they really really want to. It's not an absolute dealbreaker. But that country is in a downward spiral since the 70's and only speeding up recently.
Yes I would be afraid but it has been that way at the very least since 2015. Riots sure don't help but I associate France with violence, crime, disorder and social conflict for a while now and I doubt it's going to change once the riots calm down.

Meropatrick · Answer

No not for the stupid riot and the stupid reason behind it. I won't go because Westren Europe is overrrated. Shytty weather and shytty people. Very expensive and horrible food. Save your money and travel to a country where u will have a much better time than just people who won't help you bcs u r a tourist who speaks English and they can't. Haughty narcissists

JesseP1nk · Answer

They that sow the wind shall reap the whirlwind

France brought this on themselves, now enjoy it. No need to take immigrants from Africa and middle east. - Sure call me a racist now - i really dont care, you are the one who have riots on the streets - lol :)

ManOnFire · Answer

Not afraid, but what can I say? France fucked up. They have a constant problem with disliking Africans - whether they're northern or black - and Muslims.

Berethor · Answer

France already looked like a Third World Country when I been there, don't want to visit again.

inhua · Answer

France brought this upon themselves allowed illegal immigrants into the country because they didn't want to be seen as racist and are now paying the price for it

purplepoppy · Answer

I'll say one thing about the French, they don't piss about when it comes to riots, world leaders.  Think I'll wait until it settles down.

RavVid · Answer

Not at all. There might be areas that might be best not gone to. When I was in France I had some good times in the suburban areas of Paris.

How extensive are the riots? The media will give a very false view.

exitseven · Answer

Cannot be any worse that the US.  Mostly peaceful protest

Nikki1989 · Answer

No, not at all. I would still go there.

Kaneki05 · Answer

France has always been trash. Never wanted to go there anyway. And why are people acting like this rioting is new? France for many years now has had ongoing riots.

ZackBan · Answer

As someone living there right now it's overblown on TV. For the most part life is pretty normal (except when they close public transportation early)

Miristheiss · Answer

I haven't thought about it. I'd have to research it. I would guess the riots are in specific areas... maybe some areas of certain cities. I would bet those areas can be avoided.

genericname85 · Answer

no i was already not willing to go to france before that. i've never been there but i have several friends who have the experience of french people being douchebags towards tourists and foreigners.

MementoMori777 · Answer

no their small food portions scare me more than their riots

Dinklex3 · Answer

No, my tickets are already booked, hotel is already paid for. I just hope my friend is still able to make it lol.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

I'd say "No". France is pretty large and it seems that the riots are mainly in the big cities

lorenzomichael · Answer

I would say no. Living in California there ain't shit we're afraid of. Just ask a wino, because a wine in California isn't afraid of nothing but running out of wine. That's the only thing that'll panic of wino.

SadyConfused1998 · Answer

No, we have riots here all the time in the USA to. I blame our country's leadership for the last 240 years

DizzyDesii · Answer

I lost interest in Paris, France at least 10 years ago

AviatorTom · Answer

No, not afraid. I've been to France, several times... just have no need nor desire to go there now, or in the near future.

LostandFound__x · Answer

Well all I’m going to say is justice for Nahel Merzouk and all the minorities in France that are constantly faced with brutality and racism.

Sixgunsound · Answer

This is France we're talking about, you need to be more specific😆

loveslongnails · Answer

If I were to go to France, I'd go deep into the countryside and to the wine regions, so no, I'm not afraid. I also don't want to go to France. LOL

Sanser · Answer

It seems to be the monthly thing... so I dont feel atracted to go there anymore... I went before but now I think there are better places... Italy, Greece... even Germany or Switherland...

grega239 · Answer

Im afraid it will happen in my coutry.

A police officer was killed, weve had several kidnapings, a 78 year old woman was raped by one and a 20y/o by 2.

And our government wants to abide by the quotas imposed by the eu.

Mac-One · Answer

Many places in the world that I would have wanted to visit in the past are doubtful now due to the present world situation today.

Fireguy17 · Answer

I wasn't planning on going there any time soon. It isn't high up on my list of places to go to.

4ngelic · Answer

there are always riots in france, that's every other da

boobliker · Answer

I have never liked France but this is not why, here in the uk we lived with the IRA blowing up things for 30 pluss years of my young life so France is just a hick-up with the young one out there.

Anonymous · Answer

Why are there even non-whites in France?  France is a European country and has been mostly or entirely white for thousands of years

Agape93 · Answer

Nope. Riots don't bother me. I just have no desire to visit France

Owen009 · Answer

No. People still go to Mexico on holiday even though the place is run by drug dealers and averages about 90 murders a day. You just don't go to the bad parts. Same with France. France is a beautiful country. Just don't go where the riots are.

DarkLegacy · Answer

Of course not, they have had riots before and worse, like the terror attacks. France is the country i want to visit the most.

Pohjolan · Answer

Not afraid but I wouldn't go there unless it was work related. If I was feeling adventurous and going to a dangerous country then I might as well go to Brazil.

sheikalana · Answer

I just came back from France less than a week ago and didn't see any protests.

Hithere4567 · Answer

No. But I have family there that I worry about every now and then.

mommymommymommy · Answer

no, i still would love to go to paris. all countries get violent, at some point. just look at nov. 6 here in the states

kellytheman · Answer

Well I probably never want to go to France because they are little rude to Americans but I don’t think it’s a good time to go to France

Christoff92 · Answer

They been having riots since the French revolution after the overthrowing of King Louis XVI. Theirs no difference 🤨

RyanEC · Answer

I was actually considering getting a pass port and visiting this year.  These riots won’t last too long I hope.

greenice27 · Answer

I think there are no riots in the Côte d'Azur region.

_piotr · Answer

I think France should take in more illegal immigrants. That should help them.

John_Doesnt · Answer

That's mainly Paris and there's other nice places to visit in France.

Thecubs22 · Answer

I didn't even know that was going on in France. Either or I would never visit that country! My Grandfather's cousin was killed in action, for the US Army liberating France

Anonymous · Answer

Nope. Pay for my airfare and my hotel and I’m there. 🤷‍♂️  I've been to worse places. And seen worse.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

No. I was already afraid to come to France. I've been afraid to come to France since 2015.

NajemEddineBR · Answer

no but they eats snails and frogs so there is that 😅besides they won't accept my visa😂

motownplayer2000 · Answer

Lol I think most people are afraid to come the US because of our mass shootings more than France

bigslab · Answer

by the time I travel to France the riots will most likely be over

Joker_ · Answer

no riot will get between the love I and @leahzrc have for each other

Guardian45 · Answer

Yup! I spent enough time dealing with that kind of crap. I don't mind if I NEVER see it again!

peedy · Answer

No. i was afraid to go. to France before because its full of the French

LimitedBenefits101 · Answer

France is a third world country now, HARD PASS.

msc545 · Answer

No, we have a lot worse things happens in the US.

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