A prefectural measure requires businesses to close at 8 p.m. on certain streets inthe 18th arrondissement of Paris, specifically on the Château Rouge side. This decision is effective until March 2026.
What does this measure involve?
According to prefectoral decree no. 2025-00226 of February 20, 2025, the businesses concerned must cease trading at exactly 8 p.m. and reopen at 6 a.m. the following day. These regulations apply every day of the week, including weekends and public holidays.
Why this decision?
This initiative stems from recurring complaints from residents about noise pollution and public order disturbances in the evenings. By limiting business opening hours, the authorities hope to reduce night-time crowds, uncivil behavior and the associated nuisance, thus contributing to a more peaceful environment for residents.
Which businesses and neighborhoods are affected?
The decree concerns owners and operators of establishments open to the public, with the exception of pubs, restaurants, hotels, pharmacies and cultural establishments. On the other hand, supermarkets and grocery stores will be required to close between 8pm and 6am. The Prefecture de Police specifies that the district concerned is that "bounded by rue Poulet on either side of Place du Château Rouge inclusive, rue Christiani and rue des Poissonniers nos. 1 to 40 inclusive".
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