This might be the weekend to avoid Paris, and France

This might not be the ideal weekend to visit Paris, or anywhere in France for that matter.

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and other transport has been brought to a standstill as a result of a general strike.

The three-day strike is affecting air travel, rail, the Paris metro and ferry services. Even the Eiffel Tower has been closed as staff walk out in protest, Travel Mole reports.

British Airways, Air France, Ryanair and EastJet are among the airlines to have cancelled flights.

Passengers have been warned of last-minute delays and cancellations.

The strikes are in protest to changes to the French pension system.

In Paris, 6,000 police have been drafted in as the capital prepares itself for major demonstrations.

Only five of the 16 Paris Metro lines are running and only 10% of the country's trains will be operating.