The Foreign Office has updated its advice for people travelling to France from the UK, amid risks of "evacuation" in some parts of the country.
The update comes after more than 100 firefighters were deployed to tackle a forest fire in Southern France earlier this month. Gov.uk advice says forest fires can occur "anywhere in southern France during the summer months but especially along the Mediterranean coast and in Corsica".
And in recent years, fires have become more frequent due to drought and high temperatures.
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Travellers are being warned the French Authorities "may evacuate areas and close roads for safety reasons". People should, according to the Foreign Office, familiarise themselves with local safety and emergency procedures, if staying in a "high-risk area".
Some parts of France are also prone to flooding, while other, mountainous, areas have an avalanche risk. Gov.uk advice says: "If your accommodation is near a river, check the vigicrues website to be kept informed of any potential flood risks.
"If you plan a skiing or hiking trip, check weather conditions and follow local advice before going."
There are still a number of coronavirus restrictions for travel to and within France. What you must do before entering France depends on your vaccination status.
Fully vaccinated travellers aged 12 and above must provide proof of vaccination status on entry to France. As of March 31, travellers from the UK aged 12 and above who are not fully vaccinated need to provide a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours or an antigen test result taken within 48 hours pre-departure.
All children under 12 are exempt from covid travel restrictions in France.
France will accept the UK’s proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record at the border. The French Government recognises any vaccination certificates that conform to EU norms. This means your final dose must have been administered at least seven days prior to travel for Oxford/AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna or 28 days after a second dose of Johnson & Johnson.
If more than nine months have elapsed since your initial course, and you have not since received a booster, you will be considered unvaccinated and must follow the rules for unvaccinated travellers.
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