Belgium to Spain road trip through France next week. What should I be aware of considering the riots and rumours of impending revolution?

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What you hear in the media is, as usual, grossly exaggerated. (And there was no revolution in France 50 years ago.) There are a few riots, a few blockades, and a few gas stations have run out of fuel. You are extremely unlikely to encounter a riot on a road trip. By next week it's not impossible that fuel shortages may happen in places, but all that would mean is that you shouldn't wait until the last minute to refill, not that there's a real risk of running out.

The only real cause for worry is that it's plausible that you might encounter a blockade which could slow you down significantly or cause you to detour. Your trip may end up taking longer, you may end up paying more for fuel, and if you book a motel in advance it may be hard to predict when you can make it there. You'd have fewer worries if you flew, but there's no compelling reason not to drive.

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