Foreign Office travel advice: New France travel warning issued as Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updates safety and security guidance

UK holidaymakers have been given a fresh France travel warning by the Foreign Office as more people are set to travel to the country in the coming weeks due to D-Day commemorative events. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its safety and security advice for Britons heading to Normandy.

It said: "Between 5 and 7 June commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings will take place in Normandy. Commemoration events are ticketed and it’s not possible to attend if you’re not in possession of a ticket in advance.

"On 6 June from 6am until 8pm, there will be a restricted traffic zone north and west of Caen from the RN13 road area to the sea. You must display a vehicle sticker on your windshield in this area.

"Check the Calvados Prefecture D-Day 80 page (in French) for further information, including a map of the restricted areas. Some roads may be closed, allow extra time for your journey."

Holidaymakers are being warned that there could be potential disruptions to travel over these dates and are being urged to allow extra time for moving around the region.

The new warning comes amid an ongoing guidance about various security risks in the country. The FCDO has an ongoing alert regarding terrorism in France as it states "terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks" in the country.

The Government body warned: "Terrorism attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreign nationals such as shopping centres, entertainment establishments, cultural events, public transport and places of worship.

"Methods of attack have included knife attacks, shootings, bombings and vehicle attacks. Be vigilant in public places and follow the advice of local French authorities."