Change to transit restrictions through France.I just came across

Apparently the French Foreign Ministry say there is no ban on UK citizens who are resident in the EU from transiting France but people have been turned back by French Border Staff at Folkestone (Eurotunnel).

Could be miscommunication with Border Staff .... or just the French having a go at bashing the Brits as there is an election coming up in 2022

I just saw in the Telegraph, that they have changed their stance, and travelers are being allowed on Eurostar to drive through France

That’s what I thought Alan so very annoying for any trying to reach their homes in Italy at the moment. We are planning to drive back to Italy in February so hopefully it’ll be ok by then.

Not sure you can do it in February, the French suspension of the transit rule could well be time limited - "over the New Year period " according to Sky News

France appears to be softening its stance on transit journeys

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-59832076

Am I correct in saying that UK nationals cannot drive through France unless they have a residency permit for another EU country. Ie just owning a EU home is not enough.

And if this is correct would my second route via Holland/Germany be okay?

Yes, that’s the position at the moment although I understand through the grape vine that this may change within the next few weeks. Holland and Germany would be the alternative route as I don’t think they currently impose transit restrictions. We’ve not tried that route.