Public Transportation Strikes
The French have truly elevated the act of striking to an art form. Public transportation in France can usually be counted on for its reliability until, suddenly, it can’t. Strikes are as quintessentially French as a freshly baked baguette, and when they do occur, they often bring disruption to the metro lines.
Imagine this scenario: You’re all set to make your way to Gare du Nord, baguette in hand, only to discover that the trains are currently on strike. What was supposed to be a leisurely commute has now transformed into a frantic quest to find an alternative route. It’s all part and parcel of the French way of life, akin to the traffic jams of Los Angeles or the bustling subways of New York City.
