This means those living abroad are not completely stuck as long as they are already on their way home.
The UK Government clarified this further, warning drivers can return home if they spent Christmas in the UK.
It said: “The French authorities confirmed on 30 December that UK nationals who are resident in other EU Member States and who have travelled to the UK for the Christmas period will be able to transit France over the New Year period in order to return home to their country of residence.”
However, travellers over 12 must present a negative OLCR test result taken 24 hours before departure.
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