dmu

Breaking news
Prés. Macron announced this evening that the whole of France will be subjected to the restrictions already in force in the Red Zones, as from Saturday 3rd April, for 4 weeks.
That is to say, a maximum of 10 km from one's domicile during the day for an unlimited time (except during curfew which continues....). An Attestation is required for travel further than 10 km.
No travel between regions from Monday 5th April, and those hoping to transit through France on their way to Spain/Portugal/Italy.... won't be able to, until further notice.

Annetje

Listening to him I had tears in my eyes .....

G-J-B

If I heard correctly they also said schools will be off from Monday for a week (home schooling), followed by a two week holiday. After that time, infant and primary schools will return, and middle school and high schools will have one more week home schooling. I also believe non-essential shops will be closed again?

dmu

Sorry, I didn't think to mention schools, as the thread was about travelling in France.
Since the Spring holidays are staggered in 3 zones, I didn't really listen to the details, sorry again.
And indeed, non-essential shops will be closed again, but we'll have to see what "non-essential" will mean.

dmu

You heard correct! The dates are as follows:
6th-9th April - all schools closed, with remote-teaching (not home-schooling in the English sense). Which in fact only applies to next Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
12th-25th April - All 3 zones on holiday instead of being staggered, meaning that the two later zones' holidays will be advanced.
26th April - return to school for Maternelles/Primaires, remote-teaching for Collèges/Lycées
3rd May - return to school for Collège/Lycées
Good luck to all parents!

G-J-B

Thanks DMU, I appreciate it's not entirely on topic, but it's good information, and even if you someone reading doesn't have young kids, it helps to be aware of all the different types of measures taken.

As all my local towns are more than 10km, I guess I better get used to using the old attestations again!

Annetje

I think I lost the plot. Just saw following information on Gov webside

Départements confinés

Définition mise à jour le 26 mars 2021

Tous les départements des régions Île de France et Hauts de France ainsi que les départements suivants : Alpes-Maritimes (06) ,Aube (10) Eure (27), Nièvre (58), Rhône (69) ou Seine-Maritime (76).

https://www.service-public.fr/partic...ossaire/R58816

I only looked because someone mentioned it to me.
Didn't Macron mention the whole country was confinés ?

The attestation de déplacement also mentionnes the 19 départements ...

https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actual...de-deplacement

Confused.com

Chatter Static

It's probably best you navigate back to the base of the site related to CV..

https://www.service-public.fr/partic...A13995?lang=en

dmu

It's important to look at the "mise à jour" date on official sites.

Annetje

Thanks CS and DMU.
With rules changing every day I should indeed pay more attention to the dates.
Calmed down now and will just wait for the end of this nightmare ...

nahe123

Thanks for starting this post.
Does anyone know the answer to whether under the current rules people travelling through need to quarantine in France?
We will be driving from the UK to Italy in mid May for work likely taking the France - Switzerland - Italy route.
Switzerland have an exemption for quarantine for people driving through, but France is less clear.

dmu

Hi, the present rules in France might change between now and mid-May, but at present, you'd need an Attestation for each person in the car and other solemn declarations, to be found in the first official link below, together with proof that you yourself are going to Italy for professional purposes which can't be postponed and that your family is accompanying you.
The 7-day quarantine doesn't seem to be compulsory upon arrival in France, although you must, of course, present proof of a negative Covid test.
I've no idea what the present rules at the Swiss/Italian border are, you'd have to check that on the official Swiss/Italian sites.
Bear in mind that we're under a 19h00 curfew here and that you'd need a separate Attestation (for each person in the car) when driving after that time, indicating "professional reasons", showing the same proof of going to a workplace if you encounter a gendarme. Download the Attestation from the second link below.
https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actual...e-voyage#from2

https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actual...de-deplacement
HTH
P.S. Proof of going to a job includes a Visa to do so, and it would be advisable to have your Work Contract with you, too.

nahe123

Thanks,

• Does the compelling reason for travel apply even to non French citizens/residents who intend to proceed directly to another country? The guidance on this page seems to apply to people moving away from their homes and doesn't seem to be specific to people transiting through the country. We aren't French residents or citizens and don't intend to stay in France any longer than is required to drive through. https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actual...e-voyage#from2
  • "Compte tenu des mesures de restriction actuellement en vigueur en France, s'éloigner de son domicile de plus de dix kilomètres n'est autorisé que pour un nombre très restreint de motifs, qui n'inclut pas le tourisme à l'étranger." / "Given the restrictive measures currently in force in France, moving away from home by more than ten kilometers is only allowed for a very limited number of reasons, which does not include tourism abroad."
• We are a British Citizen and Italian citizen, and are married. Our final destination is Italy.

nahe123

Also, this site seems to suggest there are no restrictions on leaving for the European space but that it is strongly discouraged. However it does not mention any exemption from 7 day voluntary self isolation for people intending to travel directly to another territory.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france/

Can I leave France?

Departures to a country in the European space, as well as to Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United Kingdom are not subject to any restrictions but are strongly discouraged.
You can only travel from France to a country other than the above if you have pressing grounds for travel, or if you are travelling to your country of origin or residence.


Arrivals from Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea or the United Kingdom.

If you are arriving from one of those seven countries, you can enter France. You must comply with health regulations to enter France (PCR test and sworn declaration). You must self-isolate for seven days after your arrival.

dmu

But you're not tourists, you're going to Italy to work. As said, one of the "dérogations" on the Attestation is "for professional reasons". Just show your Work Visa and Work Contract if you're stopped by the Gendarmes. The fact that your spouse is Italian should help on the Swiss/Italian border, if not in France....