In reply to Post #28
Still travel between France and Uk at the moment https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/travelling-with-us/latest/covid-19/
Still travel between France and Uk at the moment https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/travelling-with-us/latest/covid-19/
In reply to Post #31
Seems I may have been misinformed?
I hope it stays open and can travel as I am booked via the tunnel
Luckily the lake owner is a decent bloke and has offered to reschedule my booking to next year so not too bad.
I'm not holding out much hope though,fingers crossed 🤞
Seems I may have been misinformed?
I hope it stays open and can travel as I am booked via the tunnel
Luckily the lake owner is a decent bloke and has offered to reschedule my booking to next year so not too bad.
I'm not holding out much hope though,fingers crossed 🤞
In reply to Post #32
Brussels had announced earlier on Monday it had proposed closing the EU's borders to stop the spread of coronavirus but said a decision would not be made until the next day.
The UK's Foreign Office said the UK is not included in the closure and told Britons in mainland Europe to continually monitor travel advice as it is changing rapidly.
Doesn't affect us yet but for how long is anyone's guess
Brussels had announced earlier on Monday it had proposed closing the EU's borders to stop the spread of coronavirus but said a decision would not be made until the next day.
The UK's Foreign Office said the UK is not included in the closure and told Britons in mainland Europe to continually monitor travel advice as it is changing rapidly.
Doesn't affect us yet but for how long is anyone's guess
All non essential travel across borders cancelled for 30 days now in Europe that includes UK visitors.
In reply to Post #34
https://www.thelocal.fr/20200316/lockdown-what-exactly-do-frances-new-coronavirus-rules-mean
https://www.thelocal.fr/20200316/lockdown-what-exactly-do-frances-new-coronavirus-rules-mean
In reply to Post #34
As it currently stands all travel between all Schengen EU Countries (border less with France like Germany, Belgium etc) is banned including Switzerland which is part of this border less Schengen agreement but not in the EU.
However, the UK isn't part of this agreement and doesn't fall within this restriction as we have a border so all UK to France crossings via the ferries and tunnel are still open and as normal. There are some on-board restrictions to passenger numbers and some operators have a limited timetable.
If your French lake is still open for business (they are currently not legally forced to close) and the roads are currently open and unrestricted within France and most fuel stations are now only operating a pay at the pump service but as far as we see the situation it's business as usual.
We recommend that you take as many provisions as you can so you don't have the visit supermarkets etc but if you do need to, the venue should be able to print you off a document entitling you to travel to stock up on provisions without any travel issues from the French police.
Hope this helps as there are many differing reports on what is closed. Things may change daily so keep an eye on the social channel for all the crossing operators.
As it currently stands all travel between all Schengen EU Countries (border less with France like Germany, Belgium etc) is banned including Switzerland which is part of this border less Schengen agreement but not in the EU.
However, the UK isn't part of this agreement and doesn't fall within this restriction as we have a border so all UK to France crossings via the ferries and tunnel are still open and as normal. There are some on-board restrictions to passenger numbers and some operators have a limited timetable.
If your French lake is still open for business (they are currently not legally forced to close) and the roads are currently open and unrestricted within France and most fuel stations are now only operating a pay at the pump service but as far as we see the situation it's business as usual.
We recommend that you take as many provisions as you can so you don't have the visit supermarkets etc but if you do need to, the venue should be able to print you off a document entitling you to travel to stock up on provisions without any travel issues from the French police.
Hope this helps as there are many differing reports on what is closed. Things may change daily so keep an eye on the social channel for all the crossing operators.
In reply to Post #36
It's getting back in a couple of weeks that may be the problem
It's getting back in a couple of weeks that may be the problem
In reply to Post #36
There is a 15 day restriction on making journeys in france from 17th march?
So, you'll not be going to a french venue any time soon
Current advice -
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france
There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in France. The French Government outlined new measures on 16 March to stem the spread of coronavirus, including restricting the movement of people from midday 17 March for 15 days to journeys that are absolutely necessary, such as food shopping, seeking medical care, journeys to work where working from home is not possible, or exercising. The French Government has said it will enforce these measures and fine those who are not compliant. The French Government will provide further guidance on how these measures will be enforced. Travellers should follow instructions of the French authorities.
On 16 March, the French Government announced that the EU would suspend travel between the EU and non-European countries for an initial period of 30 days from midday 17 March. The French Government confirmed that these restrictions will not apply to UK nationals. We will update our advice with details of any EU measures when confirmed.
There is a 15 day restriction on making journeys in france from 17th march?
So, you'll not be going to a french venue any time soon
Current advice -
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france
There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in France. The French Government outlined new measures on 16 March to stem the spread of coronavirus, including restricting the movement of people from midday 17 March for 15 days to journeys that are absolutely necessary, such as food shopping, seeking medical care, journeys to work where working from home is not possible, or exercising. The French Government has said it will enforce these measures and fine those who are not compliant. The French Government will provide further guidance on how these measures will be enforced. Travellers should follow instructions of the French authorities.
On 16 March, the French Government announced that the EU would suspend travel between the EU and non-European countries for an initial period of 30 days from midday 17 March. The French Government confirmed that these restrictions will not apply to UK nationals. We will update our advice with details of any EU measures when confirmed.
In reply to Post #38
Gigantica, shutting for 30 days at least, refunding money, except the £100 deposits.
Gigantica, shutting for 30 days at least, refunding money, except the £100 deposits.
The worse thing is the lakes saying they're open knowing we can't travel there, even though they were still aloud to travel to France which will mean the travel insurance won't pay out because your not going out of choice effectively. If the lakes just shut you can claim for it.
In reply to Post #40
it doesnt matter what they say... legally they should be closed... also saw somewhere on fb Leon Hoogendijk stating that fishing is banned in France on public and private venues for now...
it doesnt matter what they say... legally they should be closed... also saw somewhere on fb Leon Hoogendijk stating that fishing is banned in France on public and private venues for now...
In reply to Post #41
My pal who lives in France just told me TODAY
His Booked 2 weeks fishing in April and his one beginning of May have BOTH been cancelled by the fishery owners
and
he is NOT ALLOWED to drive anywhere other than the Pharmacy and supermarket and that is not without restrictions
My pal who lives in France just told me TODAY
His Booked 2 weeks fishing in April and his one beginning of May have BOTH been cancelled by the fishery owners
and
he is NOT ALLOWED to drive anywhere other than the Pharmacy and supermarket and that is not without restrictions
This is the response from Gigantica
In response to those who cannot understand why Gigantica is choosing to retain only the £100 nonrefundable deposit after France went into Lockdown, we ask everyone to understand a business is made up of people. Those people have a wage that pays their bills, their mortgage and feed their families. Gigantica will continue to pay those wages in spite of a major substantial loss for the coming weeks. Gigantica will be loosing a minimum of £395 per person over the whole period which is almost four times what any individual will lose. We believe this is more than appropriate when we are not legally bound to return any monies and the situation is beyond all of our control. We hope you can look at this from both sides and understand we should all share the burden of this situation, and appreciate that we are giving back far more than we actually need to.
In response to those who cannot understand why Gigantica is choosing to retain only the £100 nonrefundable deposit after France went into Lockdown, we ask everyone to understand a business is made up of people. Those people have a wage that pays their bills, their mortgage and feed their families. Gigantica will continue to pay those wages in spite of a major substantial loss for the coming weeks. Gigantica will be loosing a minimum of £395 per person over the whole period which is almost four times what any individual will lose. We believe this is more than appropriate when we are not legally bound to return any monies and the situation is beyond all of our control. We hope you can look at this from both sides and understand we should all share the burden of this situation, and appreciate that we are giving back far more than we actually need to.
In reply to Post #39
Gigantica, shutting for 30 days at least, refunding money, except the £100 deposits.
Nothing wrong with that......Its a NON Refundable deposit.....
Gigantica, shutting for 30 days at least, refunding money, except the £100 deposits.
Nothing wrong with that......Its a NON Refundable deposit.....
In reply to Post #44
That's why it's called a deposit
That's why it's called a deposit