November 10, 2026 — The U.S. Embassy in Paris has issued a new demonstration alert covering protests across France on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 14, and through that weekend. It warns that some past protests turned violent and that metro stations, roads and schools may be disrupted. A public-sector strike is also planned for Tuesday, Nov. 17.
What’s new: we covered protests in France on Nov. 7. The embassy’s alert, issued late on Nov. 9, adds new dates.
Protest and strike dates
| Date | Who / what |
|---|---|
| Tue. Nov. 10 | Teachers’ unions and student groups strike and protest over staffing, funding and university admissions. Paris march from Place de la Bastille at 14:00 (route not yet confirmed by police). |
| Sat. Nov. 14 | Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Vests) day of action, with more than 70 actions reported as planned across France. |
| Sun. Nov. 15 | Smaller follow-up actions. |
| Tue. Nov. 17 | Public-sector strike called jointly by CGT, UNSA, FSU, Solidaires, CFE-CGC and FA-FP. Impact on transport: TBA. |
What the embassy says
- Protests are expected across France, not only in Paris, and can move off their announced routes.
- Some past demonstrations involved property damage and looting.
- No curfews have been announced, but local authorities can impose them at short notice.
- Expect metro station closures, road delays and disruption to schools.
What it means for airline travelers
- Give yourself extra time to reach CDG and Orly on protest days, and check RATP and Île-de-France Mobilités for metro and RER closures before you leave. If you need a train out of Paris, check SNCF as well.
- Stay clear of marches, including the Bastille area on Tuesday afternoon and any Yellow Vest gatherings or road blockades on Saturday. Do not stop to watch.
- Watch the Nov. 17 public-sector strike. Details on transport and airport staff have not been announced. If you are flying standby that week, check for updates before committing to a trip that depends on a tight connection.
- Check the local mairie or prefecture website for any curfew if you are staying in a city where protests are planned.
- U.S. citizens can enroll in STEP and Canadians in Registration of Canadians Abroad. U.S. Embassy Paris: +33 1 43 12 22 22.
Sources
- U.S. Embassy Paris — Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Paris, France – November 9, 2026
- The Local France — French students and teachers call fresh strikes and protests on November 10th (Nov. 9, 2026)
- The Local France — Calendar: The strikes, demos and blockades planned in France in November (updated Nov. 9, 2026)
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