We don't have details yet, but the next big day of strikes nationwide is projected to be Tuesday, January 31.
Certain unions in various sectors may launch individual strikes before then, but Tuesday 1/31 will be the next big day to watch out for serious rail and local transport difficulties.
Thank you Kim! Fingers crossed it does not impact any forum members!
For the SNCF, I was told that the strike also impacts trains the evening before (after 8 PM on January 30) and the next morning (February 1) -- so it's more than a single day. That's what happened on January 19.
There's also a new SNCF train strike announced for February 7-8.
Our first day in Paris is January 31st. Arriving at CDG at 7:30. Best way to get to the Passey area? Should we plan to go somewhere else that day?
Thank you Kim.
How are YOU coping with the strikes?
Correct that the trains will reduce frequency the evening before. Not all transportation shuts 100%.
Passy--take a taxi. The roads will be jammed but you have few choices. Passy won't be very affected.
A reminder, bumping up due to tomorrow's strike.
Here is the RATP post (in French but easy French) on what lines will be restricted (many lines will only open during rush hours, and even then will only be e.g. one out of four regular trains and only certain segments of lines will be open)::
https://www.ratp.fr/infos-trafic
Also, to note that the protest march this time will depart from Place de Italie in the 13th at 2 pm with a target arrival of place Vauban (right in front of Invalides) at 7 pm. I would avoid the Left Bank tomorrow !!!
And please note that the Orsay already says on its website that they will not be able to open at 9 am tomorrow -- watch their site and Twitter feed to see if they are able to open at all.
Same for any other sites ....
Thanks Kim for the reminder on museums. Depends on how many folks can get to work, I presume!
It depends on if the employees vote to strike with the others .
Ah yes...didn't think of that, Bets!
Both are factors ! But yes as fonctionnaires, the museum employees are certainly called on by their unions to strike now and then
If you prefer nature to tear gas, on the left bank, Le Jardin des Plantes will be much quieter.
Otherwise, take the opportunity to go to the Père Lachaise cemetery, its inhabitants are never on strike.
