I had planned to do a field trip out to Provins today, but with a national strike on, almost no transit was functioning. Luckily the 1 line nearest to me is automated and works normally even during strikes. Off to get an estimate on a replacement couch for the apartment. After that a stroll up to the 3rd for some risotto at Cafe Charlot. Then a pleasant hour or so at the Musee des Arts et Metier, sort of an industrial science type museum. After returning home, I could see the strikers marching by in front of the apartment. Apparently estimated at 400,000 people!