France: Heightened security measures for Bastille Day and World Cup final July 14-15

Event

Heightened security measures, including the deployment of 110,000 security personnel, will be in place nationwide, particularly in Paris, for Bastille Day on Saturday, July 14, and the World Cup final on Sunday, July 15. In Paris, 90,000 people are expected to gather at the Champ-de-Mars to watch the World Cup final game at 17:00 (local time) on July 15; the Eiffel Tower, the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, and the Champ-de-Mars will be closed throughout the weekend. Crowded conditions and transportation disruptions are expected in Paris during the festivities.

Advice

Individuals in France in the coming days, especially in Paris, are advised to allow additional travel time, monitor developments to the situation, report all suspicious objects and behavior to the authorities, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.