Lockdown in France

[j44esd]

Hello fellow French PHers.

To be clear, I haven't started this thread to discuss the virus itself (there is plenty of threads on here already dedicated to that!), but instead just as a shared information point should anything come up that's a problem for anyone and to share useful French based info during this time.

As such, if you haven't already seen here are the conditions / forms for leaving the house etc.

https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus

https://mobile.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu...

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LimaDelta said:

We've been on a self-enforced lockdown since Sunday due to contact with an Italian contractor who has since tested positive. We managed to get a few people home in the last few days but it looks like those of us still here might be for some time yet. From what I gather though there has been no closing of borders? Still hoping to be able to get home at the end of the month/early April (haha).

They are looking to close borders - but I haven't seen any definitive answers as to what that will mean (eg can't leave? Can't come in?).

I'll post here if I see anything concrete - can't imagine they wouldn't let you leave though?

Are you driving back?

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LimaDelta said:

We've been on a self-enforced lockdown since Sunday due to contact with an Italian contractor who has since tested positive. We managed to get a few people home in the last few days but it looks like those of us still here might be for some time yet. From what I gather though there has been no closing of borders? Still hoping to be able to get home at the end of the month/early April (haha).

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51918596

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LimaDelta said:

I'll get back however I can (usually fly). My concern is that I cannot leave until my oppo arrives, i.e. will they will allow non-French nationals to enter the country?

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51918596

Thats the best link I can find (in English) - so probably keep an eye on that and see what the European Commission decides on. Good luck!

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LimaDelta said:

Yeah, a long way to go yet, and with things changing on a daily basis I'm not worrying too much about it at the moment.

Good luck and fingers crossed you don't have any issues!

I'll update here if I see anything else.

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LimaDelta said:

Cheers! are you staying on the continent?

Yeah, I live here - so no where else to go

/Checkswinestock

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Rushjob said:

Well at least the sun is shining.
Soon be wine o'clock

Indeed - lovely day here isn't it!!

(from your kitchen thread, I remember you're not a million miles away )

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Rushjob said:

Has anyone noticed the lack of contrails in the sky at the mo, Mrs RJ just commented on this as we were sat on the patio with a little glass of rosé and I have to agree with her..........Only aircraft I've heard all day was the SAMU helicopter on its normal run to Montluçon and back to Clermont.

Hadn't noticed it until you pointed it out...but will be looking out for it now!

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Though I'm sure everyone that needs it already has it, this is a good link in English

https://www.thelocal.fr/20200317/lockdown-permissi...

https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/content/download/121...

Edited by j44esd on Tuesday 17th March 17:58

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old'uns said:

Thanks for the English link, at least I know I can get out on the MTB and not keep looking over my shoulder

You can, but you still need the form completed and signed to say you're exercising.

The English link above explains how to fill it in if you don't speak French - but just take a photo / tell me what you need to know and I'll translate it if needed.

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TheDriverCom said:

Stay safe.

Likewise!

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old'uns said:

I'm fine thanks for the offer, just had 3 printed ones dropped off so we should be ok. I"ll be writing my own for the rides along with some ID and French address.

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LimaDelta said:

I'll get back however I can (usually fly). My concern is that I cannot leave until my oppo arrives, i.e. will they will allow non-French nationals to enter the country?

Looks like you're ok, the UK is counted as 'in' the EU still


BBC News - Coronavirus: EU entry ban hits travellers as lockdown widens
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51945180

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LimaDelta said:

I'll report back in 3-weeks!

Fingers crossed

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smifffymoto said:

A friend of Mrs S was out walking her dog 1km away from her house,got checked by the gendarmes and was reprimanded for being so far from home.
I think alot of people are taking liberties with the dog walking and exercise.

From what I'm told, they're being 'softly, softly' this week but will continue to check and start to fine people if they don't follow rules.

I live in a quiet little cul-de-sac and everyone just seems to be gardening

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4Q said:

There seems to be border controls in place stopping non-French from entering the country. Does anyone know if they are likely to allow me to drive in to France from Geneva so I can drive back to England?

From what I can tell here:


BBC News - Coronavirus: EU entry ban hits travellers as lockdown widens
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51945180

You'll be okay as Switzerland is within the overall closed zone and you're an EU citizen trying to go home (seems both points are ok).

Alternatively....late night run into the French side of Geneva? /60sspythrillerstyle

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Rushjob said:

So I got bored, which made me start to think, which can be dangerous.
As we can't buy hand sanitiser, I started experimenting.....
Using burning alcohol ( alcool a bruler ) strangely available in Carrefour today which is 90 proof, I started at a 9:1 mix, alcohol to soap but it stung a bit.... 8:2 however worked rather well so I now have 2.5 litres mixed up!

Wait til week three and you'll be updating us on the right ratio to mix with Coke

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Fatt McMissile said:

This is going to last longer than a week, you know.

Exactly my thoughts after reading it

Worryingly, I have a bottle of Ricard bought at Christmas for 'guests' might have to drink it myself now...and I hate the stuff...

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old'uns said:

So the plan is now to remain here until after Easter....work is now halted and the more I see UK madness I realise at least here I can get food somewhat sensibly.
Queues at McDonald's drive throughs FFS.

Good luck, looks like they're locking down the UK now anyway... :/

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old'uns said:

So it appears essentially the main difference is a self written paper and being able to go cycling for leisure........think I"ll stay here and remain something like sane

Don't blame you

Stay safe everyone!