Europeans have turned striking into an Olympic sport. French workers strike over everything—retirement age, baguette prices, the wrong shade of blue for the metro seats.
This means your train might get canceled, your flight might be delayed, or the Louvre might suddenly close because the Mona Lisa’s security guard wants to go home early. Plan accordingly: download apps for train alerts and pack snacks. A hangry traveler is a dangerous traveler.
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But honestly? It’s part of the charm. You haven’t truly experienced Paris until you’ve been stuck in a traffic jam caused by a protest about foie gras.
