France riots: What vacationers need to know as violent protests continue

France has seen a wave of massive protests over the last six months for a litany of reasons. This week, violent rioting following the death of a teen continued across the country, and on Thursday, air traffic controllers at Paris’ Beauvais Airport saw a complete shutdown of flights as travelers flock to the top tourism destination. The U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for France earlier this year due to "civil unrest," when protests turned violent amid changes to the nat