France
Warnings and insurance
Incident in La Plagne
There is an ongoing incident following a fire on 9 April in the ski resort of La Plagne, in the Alps. If you are in the area or planning to travel to the area, follow the advice of local authorities and check your tour operator’s advice. If you require consular assistance, call +33 1 44 51 31 00 and follow the options to speak to a consular officer.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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