Planes, trains and roads: What to know about travel in France this May
Briefly

May 2025 is a significant month for travel in France, featuring three public holidays falling on Thursdays that allow for extended weekends. However, these holidays coincide with planned rail strikes by French unions, potentially causing major disruptions. Strikes from May 6th to May 10th could affect train services during peak travel times. Eurostar travelers to Germany should note that Cologne Central Station will be closed from May 3rd to May 18th, but flights remain unaffected with new routes starting up for the summer season.
May 2025 offers three public holidays falling on Thursdays, creating opportunities for extended weekends, enticing millions of French travelers and potentially causing travel disruptions.
A series of rail strikes are scheduled for May, impacting travel during peak holiday weekends, with union actions planned from May 6th to May 10th.
Eurostar traffic to Germany's Cologne Central Station will be halted from May 3rd to May 18th, creating challenges for travelers during the early part of the month.
Read at The Local France
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