Should we change our port of departure from France?

Simon Calder answers your questions on the ongoing riots, the joys of Sorrento and how to make the most of Sweden’s rail network

Plain sailing? The cross-Channel route from Brittany Ferries is running despite the riots (Simon Calder)

Q We are concerned about travelling through France to sail back to the UK this week with Brittany Ferries. We would like to change our booking to depart from a Spanish port instead. What is your opinion?

Stephanie L

A France has experienced a week of serious social unrest following the killing of a teenage boy by police in a Paris suburb. Riots are happening just at the start of the peak summer season for British holidaymakers to France.