US issues warning for Americans in France

• The US government has urged Americans in France to avoid demonstrations and areas experiencing unrest amid reports of violent protests and looting.
• Further demonstrations are planned for Saturday, October 24, including in Paris and Orléans, with additional protests expected on Sunday.
• US citizens attending the NFL game in Paris on Sunday, Oct. 25, have been advised to remain alert as authorities warn of possible curfews and sudden changes to protest routes.

The US government issued on Thursday a security alert warning Americans in France of potential further violence linked to ongoing protests, urging them to avoid demonstrations, large crowds and areas with a significant police presence.

According to the alert, recent demonstrations have involved violence, extensive property damage, uncontrolled looting and attacks on police. French police have responded with crowd-control measures, including the use of tear gas.

The alert said the French government had indicated it would take measures to curb protests it considers “illegitimate,” while allowing demonstrations organized by groups such as trade unions to proceed.

Several groups have submitted plans to hold demonstrations on Saturday, Oct. 24, with further gatherings potentially taking place beyond officially designated routes. The US government cautioned that demonstrations can change location at short notice, even when organizers have filed permits specifying their intended routes.

Orléans is also expected to see significant marches and protests on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24 and 25, according to media reports cited in the alert.

The US government specifically advised Americans traveling to Paris for the NFL game scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25, to exercise caution and remain aware of their surroundings.

The alert also warned that curfews could remain in effect in parts of France, including some Paris neighborhoods and surrounding areas. Such restrictions are determined by local authorities, may be introduced with little notice, and can limit public gatherings and movement around certain landmarks.

Americans in France were urged to monitor local developments, avoid areas affected by unrest and follow instructions issued by French authorities as the situation evolves.

France: Violence and rioting, tied to ongoing protests, have recently occurred in France and may continue. The French government has indicated they will take steps to curb "illegitimate" protests, while those organized by groups such as trade unions would be allowed to proceed. Given the heightened concerns, avoid demonstrations and areas of unrest. Stay away from areas with large crowds or significant police activity. Numerous groups submitted plans for protests on Saturday, October 24. Americans in Paris for the NFL game on Sunday, October 25 should also exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings. While permits may be filed for demonstration routes, last-minute changes can happen and protests can occur outside planned routes. Recent demonstrations were violent and involved heavy property destruction, uncontrolled looting, and attacks on police. Police responded with crowd control methods including tear gas. In Orléans, media report significant marches and protests planned for Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25. Curfews in parts of France, including some neighborhoods in Paris and the vicinity, might continue. Curfew decisions are made locally, can be implemented with short notice, and restrict gatherings and free movement to some public landmarks. More at https://t.co/6boV7FQvAa

— TravelGov (@TravelGov) October 22, 2026