Hello,
We are hoping to visit Paris in Easter break week. I realize this week there have been ongoing strikes. My cousin is in Paris currently. While we cannot predict how long the strikes they last, any advise on what is open if we face some days of strike too ?
Are cafes and stores typically open ?
I am hoping Easter break week is holiday week and the strikes are not held then :)
Thanks
Stores and cafes remain open since strikes are usually by transport, municipal or industrial workers. After all, the strikers have to eat, Often, you can’t tell when one will affect you so just be able to roll with the punches. I once arrived at the bus stop outside Gare de Lyon to make my flight at CDG. Unannounced beforehand, flyers were put saying they were on strike. Off to the Metro and the RER, made it to the airport with time to spare. Got to Versailles nice and early on a drizzly, chilly day to learn “Owing to an industrial action, the opening of the Palace is delayed.” Below that “It will reopen in ____” with the space left blank. It took about 2 1/2 hours occasionally sneaking into the bookshop to stay dry and warm up. I felt sorry for the numerous classes of school children standing in the open courtyard awaiting entry. Look at it as another French travel experience.
