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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
In August 2026, Lyon, France, witnessed an antisemitic incident where a café owner near the city refused service to a Jewish man, stating, "There are too many of you," referring to the Jewish community. This incident prompted a criminal investigation by French authorities. Additionally, the Rhône prefecture prohibited an extreme-right demonstration in Lyon's Old Town, organized by groups promoting "remigration," citing potential public order disturbances. These events indicate a cautious environment for Jewish and Israeli travelers in Lyon....
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Relations with Israel are strained over policy disagreements. On September 8, France announced plans to ban trade in goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank; this measure concerns settlement policy, not Jewish or Israeli travelers....
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I was in Lyon (France) earlier this month … we were absolutely fine. Also there was a lot less … pro Palestine graffiti … than I expected
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