French workers strike (1 Viewer)

[TM59]

Can I suggest a new thread as a point of reference for those currently in France and those intending to travel to France in the coming days or weeks. The thread would cover all aspects of the strike action affecting funsters. Information such as fuel, routes to avoid, assistance needed by other funsters, places to park up if stranded, the list is endless.

Basically a single point of refence until the strikes end.

TM

 

[TM59]

I am currently in Vias. Today I was able to get fuel at Hyper U in Agde. I passed several fuel station in Sete which were closed.

 

[Just smiffy]

Great idea.....

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[jumar]

Can I suggest a new thread as a point of reference for those currently in France and those intending to travel to France in the coming days or weeks. The thread would cover all aspects of the strike action affecting funsters. Information such as fuel, routes to avoid, assistance needed by other funsters, places to park up if stranded, the list is endless.

Basically a single point of refence until the strikes end.

TM

Seconded, Great Idea......keep it factual, to the point and without any speculation. We will be in France shortly and I think this could be a great help to me and others.

 

[maison]

On French news this morning......

All Nuclear power plants are now on strike, as are all major refineries. Fuel, petrol, DERV etc is being provided from reserve stocks with an estimated reserve for some three months. Some filling stations are rationing fuel although we had no problem filling up yesterday.

The Pont de Normandie was occupied by demonstrators earlier today in an attempt to disrupt Western Channel traffic but protesters have been removed by Police.

Francois Hollande has said that there is no chance of changing the main body of the Law in dispute, but there is room to discuss minor changes around the edges.

I think this situation is likely to get worse for a while yet.

 

[EssexBoy]

I notice that there hasn't been one mention of the strikes on the BBC news.

Are they afraid of being accused of promoting Brexit?

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[Badknee]

We cross on 28th June and have decided to turn left for Holland/Germany if it hasn't been sorted.

 

[Autowbars]

Airports and ferry terminals affected today too

 

[maison]

Lifted from France.24 this morning. I hope this helps to explain the situation a bit better.





"The blockades are part of a wave of social unrest that has seen thousands take to the streets in often violent protests against labour reforms proposed by President François Hollande's deeply unpopular Socialist government. Commonly called the ‘El Khomri law’ – after Labour Minister Myriam El Khomri – the law, at first sight, appears to make good sense. The new legislation is aimed at boosting the French economy – which is no longer driven by manufacturing and consumption of goods "made in France" – by promoting innovation, improving competitiveness and giving companies greater flexibility.

This implies the ability to get rid of obsolete jobs in order to create new, more forward-looking ones in tune with the demands of a global market and changing consumer aspirations. Younger generations, for instance, want to consume less, and are more focused on eco-friendly, "smart" options. The law also seeks to redistribute income in their favour since today, it’s the pensioners who are seeing their share of national income rise. To achieve these goals, the government is attempting to remove obstacles to hiring and replacing the notion of job security with “career path security”.

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[Welsh girl]

I notice that there hasn't been one mention of the strikes on the BBC news.

Are they afraid of being accused of promoting Brexit?

I noticed that too. It was only on once yesterday.

 

[funflair]

Over the last few days we have driven from Narbonne up to Millau then Clermont FD and on to Moulins and Troyes. Heading for Brussels, seen one small station in Moulins with 3 out of 4 pumps out of action but otherwise no problems filling, no queues, no rationing.

But of course situations change very quickly so be on your guard.

Martin

 

[Ber090]

Good idea. We are at Villeneuve sur lot and intend to stay here til early next week before heading slowly north to the tunnel which is booked for 15th June. I reckon we are 50 litres short of getting to Calais. We have not had any issues filling yet and are nearly full.
Cheers
Bernie

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[Shandyman]

Great idea we are due to cross on the tunnel on the 16th June so will watch to see how the situation is nearer to the date and make a decision then but if someone has some suggestions on other places to visit.

Richard

 

[chaser]

Great idea we are due to cross on the tunnel on the 16th June so will watch to see how the situation is nearer to the date and make a decision then but if someone has some suggestions on other places to visit.

Richard

Northern France is always overlooked, by motorhomers, you can spend a holiday there , no problem and the weather will be ok in June , don't need a lot of fuel to get there, and if need be you could always nip into Belgium or even Luxembourg and get it cheaper

 

[scotjimland]

This is a good article detailing the reasons for the strikes and protest.. it looks like it may be a protracted dispute..

France Could Be Immobilized by Massive Protests Over Labor Law Reforms
http://time.com/4348204/france-labor-law-reform-strikes/

We have a ferry brooked for the last w/e of June .. and a site booked on the Med for a week in July , €89 deposit paid.. If not resolved will head for Bavaria ..

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[teensvan99]

Give France a mis and head for Mosel in Germany. It is only 300 miles from Calais. It can be got to in a day using Belgium motorways. If you want to break drive nice Belgium aire at Malmedy Fuel €1.06 ltr in Germany.

 

[Badknee]

We have a ferry brooked for the last w/e of June .. and a site booked on the Med for a week in July , €89 deposit paid.. If not resolved will head for Bavaria ..

So are we Jim, Bavaria sounds good.

 

[scotjimland]

Give France a mis and head for Mosel in Germany. It is only 300 miles from Calais. It can be got to in a day using Belgium motorways. If you want to break drive nice Belgium aire at Malmedy Fuel €1.06 ltr in Germany.

good plan.. we also like Mosel.. last time we were there was 2005..

up the Mosel to Koblenz.. turn right and follow the Rhine to Bavaria

off to dust down my 2005 BordAtlas

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[Badknee]

I notice that there hasn't been one mention of the strikes on the BBC news.

Are they afraid of being accused of promoting Brexit?

Many a true word spoken in jest. There's a lot of shit going on that they are keeping quiet about.

 

[Badknee]

good plan.. we also like Mosel.. last time we were there was 2005..

up the Mosel to Koblenz.. turn right and follow the Rhine to Bavaria

off to dust down my 2005 BordAtlas

Maybe there needs to be a new thread started?
" F**k France, go to Germany"

 

[scotjimland]

Maybe there needs to be a new thread started?
" F**k France, go to Germany"

yip... bollox to them.. time to get the lederhosen out and learn how to shout and wave arms in German..

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[Steve devon]

We are going through the tunnel 7th June, I think we too will be turning left

 

[Detnor]

In the last week since the problems started we have not seen a fuel station without restrictions. We are currently near Tours and it is very quiet. Campsite reception have put up notes of where fuel is available, esso station in Chinon apparently unrestricted. The queues are reducing, not sure if this is supplies getting through or everyone has full tanks. The main local concern seems to be food, there was a lot of chat this morning in the supermarket about deliveries, but shelves are full.

 

[Clarky]

Filled up with LPG at Gruissan this morning, the fuel station was very quiet with no restrictions.
Went on to Carrefour in Narbonne where the large fuel station was busy but no queues or problems that we could see (we had already filled up there a few days before).
Passed several other fuel stations on our way to Homps and all seemed to be operating normally.

Richard.

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[2657]

Shopping at Centre Commercial Grand Large at St. Nazaire this morning, big demo and march blocking roundabouts with burning tyres.
No queues at the fuel station at Auchan was a bonus, limited to 20L and only gazole so got another 20L, €1.189 though!

 

[DiggerJon]

I was going to spend most of June in France, but now down near Pau and a long way from the Channel ports, I've decided enough is enough and next week it's into Spain and the ferry home from Bilbao. Every ******** time I come to France there seems to be some sort of strike and I'm beginning to wonder whether it is worth it! There's a lot to see in the UK (shame about the weather, the crowded roads, the unfriendliness towards MHs, expensive sites and fuel, no aires........)- ah well, better luck next time - if there is one!

 

[chaser]

I was going to spend most of June in France, but now down near Pau and a long way from the Channel ports, I've decided enough is enough and next week it's into Spain and the ferry home from Bilbao. Every ******** time I come to France there seems to be some sort of strike and I'm beginning to wonder whether it is worth it! There's a lot to see in the UK (shame about the weather, the crowded roads, the unfriendliness towards MHs, expensive sites and fuel, no aires........)- ah well, better luck next time - if there is one!

Why come home? Nowt wrong with Spain for a week or two , then it'll be all blown over and you can come back up

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[Just smiffy]

I think the French are only sticking up for what they want....
What they have done in the past makes it a great place for us to visit, if they didn't bother like we do here then there will be no nice places left to go with our Motorhomes ..

 

[Forestboy]

yip... bollox to them.. time to get the lederhosen out and learn how to shout and wave arms in German..

Yeah we're turning left as well probably gonna do the Mosel route South. Shame as we both really like France but hey ho thats the beauty of a motorhome and never planning.
We've just given the van a real good spring clean this morning as its a reasonable day here today.
Discovered I left the inverter on for 4 weeks off hookup. Thank god for solar panels eh

 

[androidGB]

This was posted yesterday by my friend who owns a campsite near Dorceau (about 50Km NE of Le Mans)

Fuel Crisis in France!! - really???

For those visiting us in the next few days - a quick update on the local fuel situation around Forest View... As you may imagine its not quite what has been reported in the UK press.

Our local supermarket station and local petrol station have fuel (both Petrol and Diesel) at the moment.
All filling stations in the Orne are restricting cars to 20ltrs per visit and heavy vehicles (motorhomes, lorries etc) to 30ltrs per visit. At the moment there is a restriction on filling jerry cans!!

What I love about the french is that the restriction is self imposed in that there is no physical restriction at the pumps - there is an official notice on the pumps which tells you that in the interests of all please only take 20ltrs (or 30ltrs) and people just do - why?? Because its in the interests of all not to panic buy - so everyone gets some... not rocket science is it?

I went past both stations a few minutes ago and there were two cars filling up (1 at each station) and no queues of any kind and no rampant hords fighting in the streets - so relax..

I'd fill up before you leave UK as a pre-caution and with any luck you could be stuck here - could be worst places eh?

Travel safely and see you all soon.

Peter & Sarah


Andrew

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