The latest offers and discount codes from popular brands on Telegraph Voucher Codes An R value of less than 1 is needed to gradually contain the disease, as the French thought they were doing since slowly coming out of lockdown from May.On Friday July 17, British holidaymakers heading to The prime minister remains positive however, stating: “Even if the number of cases has started increasing again, the numbers testing positive remain relatively low compared to our neighbouring countries and hospital admissions remain at a controlled level.”There are around 14,000 British people who live in Brittany permanently, and 10,000 with second homes there. "That's, of course, an important impact for the French economy," he said.The new coronavirus infection first surfaced in late 2019 in the Chinese city Wuhan, and Amid travel bans and trip postponements, demand for air travel has fallen, leading to France is one of the most visited countries in the world. Visit the Travel Advice pages of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs for country-specific updates (in French) or contact the consulate of the relevant country.. "France has reported 12 confirmed cases of the virus and one death, Got a confidential news tip? The virus identified in January 2020 in China is a novel coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2. Eurostar has operated a service between London St Pancras and Paris Gare du Nord throughout the pandemic. Eurotunnel says: “It is now permitted for anyone without symptoms of Covid-19 to travel from the UK to France subject to completion of a health declaration. Please find a copy of this declaration Face masks were made mandatory in all enclosed public spaces across France on July 20, with fines for those who are not compliant.On July 20, France's health minister Olivier Veran revealed there are 400 to 500 “active clusters” of Covid-19; in the region including Marseille and Nice, the R rate has increased to 1.55. The city is home to almost 900,000 people living in its 16 districts, most of which have held onto their authentic village atmosphere. New daily infections have risen to 1,130, a number which has not been recorded since May, when France first came out of its two-month lockdown. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. British Airways is operating between the UK and France.Air France, too, is flying, with services from London Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Newcastle. Local mayors are introducing new emergency barrier measures, especially in Finistère, the idyllic coastal department.The mayors have also warned arriving holidaymakers, including ones from the UK, to be extremely wary, and to self-isolate if necessary. The French flag carrier says all passengers will be required to wear face masks, and has introduced thermal testing for all travellers.Ryanair and EasyJet have also resumed flights from the UK to France. Foreign travel remains limited outside the European zone. Yes. You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. France's tourism sector has taken a beating following the coronavirus outbreak, according to the country's finance minister. "It won't be the same, of course, in 2020. Founded in 600 BC by the Greeks from Phocaea, Marseille is the oldest city in France and the second largest after Paris. France has eased lockdown measures - so when I can go there on holiday?Explore Telegraph Travel's selection of tours in FranceExplore Telegraph Travel's selection of river cruises in FranceExplore Telegraph Travel's selection of villas in France Fears are high these rising coronavirus rates may signal a 'second wave' in Europe.Below, we detail some of the questions travellers will have regarding trips to This page will be updated as and when guidance changes.France has reopened its bars, cafes and restaurants, and lifted travel restrictions, nearly three months after entering one of the most draconian lockdowns in Europe. Castex said France would strive to avoid a national lockdown but may impose “localised lockdowns” in areas where infections surge. Within metropolitan France, you may travel freely.Please travel responsibly and consider whether your trip is necessary. Read our community guidelines in full Appearing on Sky News, Whately defended the decision and said: "If we see rates climbing in a country for which no quarantine is currently required...we will have to take action, because we cannot take the risk of the coronavirus being spread again across the UK.

Thousands more traditionally arrive on ferries or through the Channel Tunnel at this time of year. Australia. Check with the rail provider for details. Olivier Véran, the health minister, backed this up, stating that bars may be closed in parts of France where infections spike – a bar in Quiberon, Brittany closed this weekend after being found to be the site of 13 new cases and another 35 suspected infections.Otherwise, restaurants, bars and cafes, tourist attractions and galleries have all reopened. Check the latest information on risk from COVID-19 for France on the TravelHealthPro website. The Eiffel Tower is welcoming visitors, while the Pompidou Centre opened on July 1 and the Louvre opened on July 6. From July 4, France has been exempt from the Foreign Office ban on all but essential overseas travel, and from July 10, quarantine measures were dropped and travel has been unimpeded, with leisure holidays able to run again. If your flight or holiday has been cancelled, see our guide on We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism.We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future.