France: Demonstration in Lyon on 10 April

A demonstration will be held in Lyon on 10 April against the construction of a new Administrative Retention Center. Protesters will gather in Place Bellecour at 14:00 (local time).

Advice For Travellers

Traffic could be congested in the area of the Place Bellcour. To minimize safety risks, avoid areas of large public gatherings or protests. Even events intended to be peaceful can escalate unexpectedly and quickly become violent.