Air France Recent Events

Some of you coming to ILTM might have seen that some luggage took more time than usual to arrive in Nice airport. Also, people were demonstrating in front of Roissy Airport this morning.
But what has been happening with Air France on December 2^nd and 3^rd?
Are these strikes supposed to continue?

A torn shirt round the world

You remember the images of October 5^th: Air France HR manager Xavier Broseta fleeing bare chest, his shirt torn to pieces by angry Air France Employees. The meeting just before announcemed the firing of 2 900 Air France employees, driving people crazy and ending in this incredible scene of M Broseta trying to climb a fence in order to flee mad employees.
On December 2^nd, 5 of these employees where at Bobigny’s Court. People from different Air France unions gathered today in front of the Court to show their support. To them, Those 5 employees have been wrongly accused of violence.

Sit-in by Air France headquarters

Today, two minor air pilots’ syndicates have called a strike on Air France’s Headquarters in Roissy on December 3rd.
SPAF (21%) and Aler (not representative) have called a strike against job suppressions and ask for the tribunal to stop legal proceedings against the employees following the incidents of October 5th.
Other syndicates are not calling for a strike.
They will come together at a sit-in – a pacific demonstration – in front of Air France’s Headquarters on December.


No other demonstration or strike has been forecast for the moment in the near future.
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Découvertes Restaurant Selection in Cannes

ILTM is just round the corner and you don’t know where to eat ?
You have been wandering the streets in Cannes last year, not knowing where to eat, with no idea of the door you were going to push was worth pushing.
Decouvertes offers you a selection of the best places  to eat at in Cannes.

La Palme d’Or – Hotel Grand Hyatt Martinez

7 Bd de la Croisette – 04 92 98 74 14
2 Michelin Stars – Menu 185 euros – closed Sundays and Mondays.
In the beautiful Art Deco ambiance of the Martinez, with a view on they bay of Cannes and la Croisette. The chef Christian Sinicropi designs creative and sophisticated food.

Sea Sens – Hotel Five Seas

1 rue Notre Dame – 04 63 36 05 06
1 Michelin star – Menu 95 euros – closed Mondays and Sundays.
Gorgeous view on the city’s rooftops.  A young chef who worked for great restaurants and a Dessert World Champion : the perfect combination !

Bistro Les Canailles 

12 rue Jean-Daumas – 04 93 68 12 10
Carte 28-43 euros – closed Sundays and Mondays.
Chic, relaxed and friendly. A Bistro loved by people from Cannes.

L’Antidote – Christophe Ferré

60 bd d’Alsace – 04 93 43 32 19 Menu 31/49 euros  - closed on Mondays
A master house from the beginning of the 20th century.  And for nice summer days, enjoy the very nice terrace in the courtyard.

La Cave

9 Bd de la Republique – 04 93 99 79 87
Menu 34 euros – closed Monday noon,  Saturday noon and Sunday.
A nice small friendly Bistro. The chef will offers classic dishes and is a Grands Crus passionate. The Cellar has more than 250 wines.

Do not hesitate to come back to us on how you liked these (reservation@decouvertes.fr) or send us some photos on the social networks.

What is open in Paris

After the events of November 13, public gatherings have been banned in Paris and in the inner suburbs until the end of the Emergency State.

Please find underneath information about all places that are open and closed in Paris.

Museums and sites:

All museums and cultural sites are now open.

The Stade de France is free to visit from now.

Departement stores and shopping centres:

Department stores and shopping centers are open at the usual times.

Public parks and gardens, theme parks:

All leisure attractions, public parks and theme parks are open, including disneyland.

Transports:

SNCF trains are running normal.

All metro lines are running normal. The Oberkampf metro stop is closed (line 5 and 9).

Allow for longer queues at airports and Eurostar due to security checks.

Do not hesitate to call your dedicated travel advisor or send an email to reservation@decouvertes.fr for more information.