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In reply to Post #206
Good afternoon everyone, as I told you we have been speaking to the English Ambassy yesterday and I have been phoning the Tourism Minister.
There has been some confusion on social media when you can travel to France.
Travel is permitted to France from the UK May 17th onwards. The requirements to enter France to the UK will be a negative PCR test prior to arrival.
France has stated that travel would be allowed for non EU countries from June 9th. The UK is one of the seven countries allowed to travel to France and this since the 12th March so it is definitely not illegal to travel in France.
I am joining to this post some informations that might interest you too.
Kind Regards
Pascale (Goncourt on FB)
P.s Also stated is that there are 7 non EU countries including the UK that can travel from 12th March along with EU countries ??
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In reply to Post #205
UK government pages
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-confirms-traffic-light-list-ahead-of-cautious-return-to-international-travel
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#how-the-rules-will-change-on-17-may
There will no longer be a legal restriction or permitted reason required to travel internationally. There will be a traffic light system for international travel, and you must follow the rules when returning to England depending on whether you return from a red, amber or green list country.
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In reply to Post #203
I don't disagree with your thoughts on the rules but you have said "IF" they don't change. Currently the government advised that is what will happen on the 17th, but as always in these discussions over the last year ish, it's all speculation until the dates and it is officially announced or not.
We will see next week hopefully
I agree with the bending / ignoring of the rules by people, possibly a contributing factor to this keep dragging on etc.
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Was due to be in France first weekend of June. Have just been emailed by the lake to say that France are not allowing any tourists in before 9th June so we are looking at moving our booking.
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In reply to Post #201
We dont know that
Yes it may change, but if it doesn't then whether "the ballif gets your food," (hes still got to give it to you so theres an interaction) or "youve been tested", or "you know you will be ok" or whatever other 'reason' you may well conjure up to justify your trip, its clearly for leisure purposes, and therefore (assuming the rules dont change) isnt permitted.
And there in lies the problem here. From the very beginning of this whole pandemic people have found 'reasons' or justifications as to why a certain rule doesnt apply to them!!!
No wonder we were hit so hard (albeit i admit there are other reasons at play).
Why do "you" (and i dont mean you as the poster or particular individual) get to decide what rules apply to you and what rules dont?
I often find that those individuals that are selective with their rule interpretation are the first to complain when others break other rukes!
Its a thin end if a wedge. Either we all accept all the rules whether we like them or think they are sensible or we dont.
Personally i dont like ANY of these covid rules, as in the same way i dont like the UK speed limits, VAT rules, taxation, and a whole host of other rules.
But...
If the rules dont change come May 17th, a fishing trip to France is not permitted because its clearly a leisure activity, and therefore illegal. However you try to dress it up or justify it.
Accordingly if you go (even if you conjure up some self justification) you deserve to be stopped, turned back and fined in the same way as i would be if i drive my car down the motorway at 130mph! ,
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In reply to Post #194
Lake owner or bailiff will get your shipping. Pre covid it's something I've always done anyway. No skin off my nose popping down to get their stuff.
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In reply to Post #194
But isn't that just because it is the correct current stance of the uk? Currently international leisure travel is illegal but on / after the 17th I suspect that site will change to remove that statement as it will only be recommended against travel to amber countries
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In reply to Post #199
Great idea . 
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In reply to Post #198
We could do with a dedicated thread on travel.experiences ONLY. People who have attempted to fulfill their trip to France for example, did they get through or turned away, what were they actually asked to provide, are they actively checking for bait/food, what's the cheapest PCR test etc etc? Just a thought as so many questions still unanswered.
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So where I work I get tested twice a week and it shows up on a app (v passport ) whether it’s positive or negative.
Now my question is would this be classed as a private test and therefore be acceptable as it’s not nhs ??
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In reply to Post #196
I think anybody who attempted to travel to France for fishing ATM runs the real risk of being turned back ay their point /port of exit from the UK.
And IMO rightly so.
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In reply to Post #194
Lake run by a French bailiff who is willing to do the shopping I dare say girls a few beers lol
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In reply to Post #193
As i said previously.
The self isolation rules are there for those people who are travelling for reasons OTHER than leisure purposes.
I have property in South Africa (bloody hell!) and have enquired with a lawyer if i could go. Answer Yes, provided its NOT for leisure purpose. I would have to demonstrate my reason for travel.
But upon return i would need to follow the rules for returning from a red list country.
So the rules are there for people who need to travel for valid reasons outside leisure purposes.
Turn up with a van load of carp fishing tackle at Dover or Folkestone and try convincing border control your trip isn't for leisure purposes if challanged. Best of luck!
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In reply to Post #192
Thats arrivals TO the uk.
The Government website says that you should not LEAVE the uk for travel to an amber or red rated country for leisure purposes.
So France may well let you in, but that aint no good if UK border force at say Dover wont let you leave!
Its like sticking Australia and NZ on the green list, great in theory, except they wont ket you in. So its pointless.
There is no joined up thinking between nation states.
And just as a matter of interest, if you do travel to France for a weeks fishing in the near future, what you going to eat for that week? (unless the lake provides food- even thats an issue). Because :
1. Brexit means you can not take your own food.
2. Given the current need to self isolate at the lake you are not permitted to pop down to Super U and stock up?
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In reply to Post #192
Amber List:
That covers the most popular UK holiday destinations such as Spain, France, Italy and Greece.
Transport secretary Grant Shapps said "you should not be travelling to these places right now".
Those who go against that guidance must take two post-arrival tests.
They are also required to self-isolate at home for 10 days, although they can reduce that time if they take an additional negative test on day-five.
Strange how they saying should not travel.but if you do then you should follow guidlines
If you not allowed to travel why have guidlines if you do
Nothing saying it is illegal
Be interesting if they do turn people away at the ferry or the folkstone
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Venues (Foreign)