Exploring a Post-Apocalyptic France: A Traveler’s Guide

Introduction

France only becomes a ghost of its former great culture of food, fashion and arts after an apocalypse occurs in a deserted world. We are offered the beauty of a world where cities were destroyed, and nature takes it back, but it also comes with risks. This is an infographic of what it might be like to travel across France in such a world.

Paris: The Fallen City of Lights

What used to be the center of activity in France is now a city of ruins reclaimed by the jungle. The streets are empty and abandoned now , but there, dominating the skyline, rises the Eiffel Tower garnished with vines. Shooting at the Champs-Élysées On the famous road for shopping, now there is a checked pavement and ruined shops. If creepy Paris shows some history, it does so while showing that its landmarks at least have a hint of what they once were.

September 13, 2016 survival essentials in the french countryside

The french are world-famous for their cuisine, but during recent visit i realized that although their food is readily available they don’t always provide a guaranteed source of food in the countryside.

Despite being less affected by devastation

The country seems to be the area where survivors could survive. Most of the farmlands in Normandy which used to harbour crops have become producers of wild food and sources of shelter. Out of options travelers must learn how to hunt and fish as a means of feeding themselves because there are no more stores. Water filter and other clothes become necessities if one is to survive the journey and make it to the other side of the disaster zone.

Self reliance is very important in our lives, we have seen its importance when one of the ingredients is missing because lives were lost.

It is a general rule, in those conditions where technology and infrastructure are non-existent, one has to rely only on oneself. There will be no child support, schools, doctor assistance; literally, there would be no system you’d be able to turn to for help. Getting lost without the aid of a GPS, locating clean water source, and learning how to avoid dangerous animals or fellow humans are some of survival tips.

Ruins of History: Travels to see Castles and Cathedrals

France is famous for historical monuments: castles, cathedrals and others. These are the structures as part of my theme of abandoned buildings which reminds me, as the viewer, Africans are fighters. Every time people visit such attractions as Mont Saint-Michel or Notre-Dame Cathedral they get the idea of how it was. These sites are a form of shelter and food to anyone who dares set foot in the premises of these sites.

Taking up the challenge of transportation

Lacking working public transport and well-maintained roads, crossing France, as any post-Apocalyptic scenario would have it, is not a walk in the park. Basically, the principal means of getting around is by bicycle or, better yet, horse riding – or, of course, by walking. Cars, if found, would only run if fuel is available and such a commodity is scarce, if already it is a scarce product. Travelling is expected to be slow and difficult because some roads will be fenced by debris.

Wildlife: Friends and Foes

Due to low population density, human beings have left the park, the wild has taken over. The French forests are now the dwelling places of wolves, bear and other beasts. Certain animals may be food to man while others are threats to life. That is why it is important to find out how to live with them or how not to run into them while out in the wild.

Small Communities: A New Hope

Indeed, it is likely that there exist rural dwellers who have grouped themselves together in the countryside while cities are in the state of ruins. Such groups may provide trade, shelter, protection in exchange for barter or services. But people, who live in a such world, are hardly trustful and one have to be very cautious with others.

Can Art and Culture Help Us Survive?

When people struggle to survive, art may appear unnecessary but if France is a country of culture then fragments of art would still be seen. Works of art including books, paintings and sculptures found in the compound must have been left behind in the rocking abandoned homes. These cultural resources can be comforting for some travellers and may spur recovery for others.

Conclusion

France in particular and the world in general in the picture described is not a place for the faint hearted traveler. It calls for endurance, survival instincts, and some form of explorer spirits in equal measure. Though its landmarks are only shells of the great spectacles they used to be, France is still very much beautiful in this way. Staying alive in this global environment is all about playing the new game while cherishing whatever is left of a dying culture.