Paris is Safe and Well Thank You
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Paris is Safe and Sound: What You Need to Know
Summary:
Concerned about recent events in Paris due to alarming media coverage? Phil was too?"briefly. But he digs deeper to find out what's really going on. Discover whether these events should really stop you from traveling to Paris.
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Article:
If you've been watching CNN or Fox News lately, you might think Paris is in chaos due to student protests. The media showed dramatic scenes of police and protesters clashing, but is that the whole story?
I often travel to Paris, though I live in Florida. After seeing the news, I reached out to friends and family in Paris to get the real scoop.
First, I called Vince, my go-to source for local insights.
"Hi Vince, it's Phil. How’s it going? Survived the night?" I asked.
"What are you talking about?" replied Vince, puzzled.
"The protests, the mayhem?"
"Oh, those. That was yesterday. It's over now."
"But what about the burning cars? We saw that on TV!"
“TV exaggerates. There were a few burning cars, but it's not like a war zone.”
Reassured by Vince, I called my brother-in-law, Lolo, a former army firefighter with a level head.
"Lolo, how's the situation in Paris?"
"It was a bit tricky to get to work, traffic was busy, but it's all back to normal now."
"The protests didn't cause major damage?"
"Not really. It was quite localized and short-lived."
Is it safe for Americans to come?" I asked, mindful of the travel advice I give on my website, Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News.com.
"It's as safe as it ever was. Come and see for yourself."
Despite trusting Vince and Lolo, I wanted more proof. Serge and Tony, friends in the video business, filmed Paris for me.
Their video, shot between 1:00 and 2:00 PM on April 3, 2006, in locations like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, showed a city operating as usual.
So why did TV make it seem so chaotic? Student protests often disappear as quickly as they begin, yet the media prefers drama over calm resolutions. They rarely capture the peaceful aftermath once the spectacle ends.
The protests arose over a new law seen as a threat to job security. Tempers flared, but soon cooled, and Paris returned to its usual pace.
Unfortunately, sensational news can create the false impression that Paris is dangerous. If only cameras kept rolling to show life returning to normal, we’d have a clearer picture.
For travelers considering Paris: life goes on, as vibrant and engaging as ever. Don't let headlines dictate your plans. Enjoy your Parisian adventure without too much worry about the news.
Note: Paris is vast. Demonstrations are usually confined to specific routes: Nation-to-Bastille, Nation-to-Italie, Bastille-to-Republique, and Bastille-to-Chatelet. There's plenty of space beyond these areas to explore safely.
For a real-time view, check out the video Serge and Tony made: [Watch here](http://media.libsyn.com/media/hotels/ballade-high.wmv).
Everything is just fine in Paris. Bon voyage!
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