In reply to Post #165
France announce total lockdown starting tomorrow. Thats, that then.😔
France announce total lockdown starting tomorrow. Thats, that then.😔
In reply to Post #166
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 #167
Saw that mate. Cant see how we will be allowed to go and fish for a week when everyone else in is lockdown though??
Saw that mate. Cant see how we will be allowed to go and fish for a week when everyone else in is lockdown though??
In reply to Post #168
Just read this
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 effect us yet but I bet it will soon
Just read this
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 effect us yet but I bet it will soon
In reply to Post #166
Wrong. Travel still allowed between EU countries.
Wrong. Travel still allowed between EU countries.
In reply to Post #170
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 #170
Latest...........
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.
Pants ............. That is NOT helpful for anybody to make the sensible descision not to go , or try to make an insurance claim.
Moving on from that , it also opens the question about who actually made the payments , in the case of our group of four , I made all payments to the lake , and have now had it confirmed by my bank that it only covers the account holders portion of any monies paid...........
Perhaps in future we should all look at some sort of 'group' policy.
On a positive , having been negative about P&O's lack of info , they have now said they will offer an alternative travel date to be taken this year without any further costs.
Latest...........
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.
Pants ............. That is NOT helpful for anybody to make the sensible descision not to go , or try to make an insurance claim.
Moving on from that , it also opens the question about who actually made the payments , in the case of our group of four , I made all payments to the lake , and have now had it confirmed by my bank that it only covers the account holders portion of any monies paid...........
Perhaps in future we should all look at some sort of 'group' policy.
On a positive , having been negative about P&O's lack of info , they have now said they will offer an alternative travel date to be taken this year without any further costs.
In reply to Post #172
It is very much a mixed message from the French Authorities. As a UK passport holder you can enter the country but once there travel is restricted to essential journeys only ie food shopping and seeking medical help. They say this will be enforced by fines. So I guess you have every chance of being stopped and fined. Toll roads could be a very easy target as they are unlikely to be the road of choice for allowable travel.
It is very much a mixed message from the French Authorities. As a UK passport holder you can enter the country but once there travel is restricted to essential journeys only ie food shopping and seeking medical help. They say this will be enforced by fines. So I guess you have every chance of being stopped and fined. Toll roads could be a very easy target as they are unlikely to be the road of choice for allowable travel.
In reply to Post #170
Essential travel with very good reason yes... Not for fishing... And even that not everywhere... Ffs people france is on shut down only allowing buying food&medice etc to save peoples lives and you are still thinking about traveling... Hospitals are full.. They are setting up amry hospitals etc... Who wants to travel to a country like that and potentialy end up in worst case scenario if aacident or something happens not to mention you can get infected just by paying toll and bring it back to your family even if you stay isolated on lake...
Essential travel with very good reason yes... Not for fishing... And even that not everywhere... Ffs people france is on shut down only allowing buying food&medice etc to save peoples lives and you are still thinking about traveling... Hospitals are full.. They are setting up amry hospitals etc... Who wants to travel to a country like that and potentialy end up in worst case scenario if aacident or something happens not to mention you can get infected just by paying toll and bring it back to your family even if you stay isolated on lake...
In reply to Post #174
Well said
Well said
In reply to Post #174
Spot on. The new French rules have no ambiguity.
Spot on. The new French rules have no ambiguity.
In reply to Post #176
But are the French rules the best way of dealing with this?
But are the French rules the best way of dealing with this?
If this was Ebola there would be no questions asked..... but for the majority of us the worst corona will be is a mild illness. Vulnerable groups identified being the exception.
These are the ones needing protection and the ones being hospitalized.
Everything our government set out yesterday is to slow down hospital admissions for corona cases, if people ignore this advice then the NHS will be overwhelmed. In France people ignored advice and their health service is being overwhelmed.
Hence the travel restrictions now in France.
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.
So, you'll not be going to a french venue any time soon...
These are the ones needing protection and the ones being hospitalized.
Everything our government set out yesterday is to slow down hospital admissions for corona cases, if people ignore this advice then the NHS will be overwhelmed. In France people ignored advice and their health service is being overwhelmed.
Hence the travel restrictions now in France.
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.
So, you'll not be going to a french venue any time soon...
Breaking news -
Coronavirus: Britons urged to avoid non-essential travel abroad
British nationals should avoid all non-essential foreign travel to tackle the spread of coronavirus, the Foreign Office has advised.
The travel restrictions will be in place for 30 days initially but could be extended, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told the House of Commons.
The advice reflects the pace at which other countries are bringing in border controls in response to the pandemic.
Coronavirus: Britons urged to avoid non-essential travel abroad
British nationals should avoid all non-essential foreign travel to tackle the spread of coronavirus, the Foreign Office has advised.
The travel restrictions will be in place for 30 days initially but could be extended, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told the House of Commons.
The advice reflects the pace at which other countries are bringing in border controls in response to the pandemic.
Now get those insurance claims in...It's official. No travel abroad for the next 30 days.