A nationwide strike has severely disrupted schools and public transport across France.
How bad is the transport chaos?
Public transport will be seriously tested, with 90% of high-speed TGV and intercity trains cancelled. In Paris, just five of the city's 16 metro lines are running. Some regional train services will not run at all. International services such as Eurostar and Thalys will be affected, and Eurostar has announced a reduced timetable until 10 December. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled. Air France said it would cancel 30% of internal flights and 30% of short-haul international flights, amid walk-outs by air traffic controllers. Low-cost carrier EasyJet has cancelled 223 domestic and short-haul international flights, and warned passengers to expect delays. BBC Picture- REUTERS