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Allan

I am a bit concerned about the situation in Paris. The British newspapers have printed recent photographs of gangs of youths from the Paris suburbs attacking and stealing from tourists in areas such as the Tour Eiffel, Notre Dame etc............

1). I have booked an evening Cruise along the Seine which ends at 2300 hrs near the Tour Eiffel. What is the safest way to get back to our hotel? (near the Gare du Nord). Will a taxi be best at 2300 hrs? (although it may be expensive).

2). Would it be safe to use the Metro at 2300 hrs? (from Tour Eiffel to the Gare du Nord)

3). Are the Tourist areas dangerous at the moment? Or is it just the odd newspaper article & photo?
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Allan

StarTrek · Paris Forums Visitor Joined: 10 Feb 2006 Posts: 23

In your place I would choose a taxi.

VaBank · Paris Forums Visitor Joined: 26 Oct 2005 Posts: 23

I choose to be more careful and to wait until everything is settled. But if you already booked your Cruise, you can contact some of your native friends in Paris.

StarTrek · Paris Forums Visitor Joined: 10 Feb 2006 Posts: 23

I think in taxi it will be quite safe.