France will introduce tougher rules for travellers from the UK in an attempt to counter the spread of the Omicron variant.
The French government will impose a ban on all tourists whether vaccinated or not.
Those entering the country for 'an essential reason' will have to quarantine on arrival.
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French government spokesman Gabriel Attal told BFM television: "We will put in place a system of controls drastically tighter than the one we have today.
"We will reduce the validity of the test to come to France from 48 hours to 24 hours.
"We will limit the reasons for coming to France from the UK, it will be limited to French nationals and residents and their families.
"Tourism or business trips for people who do not have French or European nationality or are residents will be limited.
"People will have to register on an app ... and will have to self-isolate in a place of their choosing for seven days - controlled by the security forces - but this can be shortened to 48 hours if a negative test is carried out in France."
The measures are expected to come into effect on Friday night at 11pm (GMT).
Have you been affected by the new rules? If you're from Merseyside please get in touch with lottie.gibbons@reachplc.com
What are the UK travel restrictions for entering France?
- Ban on all tourists
- Only those with 'essential reasons' for travel will be allowed in
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Antigen or PCR tests taken within 24 hours before departure
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Mandatory self-isolation period of seven days following arrival
It's believed those who have second homes in France will also be barred from entering the country, under the 'essential reason' for travel rule.
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