France welcomes back British tourists after COVID-19 curbs eased

Passengers arrive at the Eurostar terminal at Gare du Nord train station, after France eased travel restrictions for travellers from Britain amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Paris, France, January 14, 2022. REUTERS/Noemie Olive

PARIS (Reuters) - France on Friday welcomed back its first British tourists after a partial travel ban, introduced over COVID-19 concerns, was lifted.

One traveller, who gave his name as Warwick, arrived at the Gare du Nord train station in Paris on Friday aboard a Eurostar service from London. He said he had previously had to cancel a skiing trip to France when the restrictions were introduced.