There we go! France is now on stage 3 of the coronavirus pandemic. An announce made by Prime Minister Edouard Philippe last night on Saturday March 14, 2020 also saying that all “non-essential” places to the life of the country will be closed until April 15th, 2020 at least.
“What we should do now is simply avoid gatherings as much as possible, limit friendly and family reunions, only use public transit to go to work and only if your physical presence is required, go out only to go grocery shopping, exercise or to go vote” French Prime Minister has said.
What are you not allowed to do? What are the places closed and those allowed to remain open? The editorial board gives you an update after Edouard Philippe’s address and the governmental recommendations to follow.
What is not allowed:
Coronavirus: gatherings over 100 people banned in Paris
Because of the new Coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announces a new measure this Friday March 13, 2020: from now on, gatherings over 100 people are banned. The authorities have not clarified if it was only in confined spaces. A precaution that leads to the cancelling of some events and a lifestyle change in Paris. [Read more]
Please note that sport gatherings in the open air are also included in the ban.
What is closed:
Coronavirus: France shuts down schools
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, President Emmanuel Macron has announced on Thursday March 12, 2020 to shut down daycares, preschools, elementary schools, junior highs, high schools and universities until further notice. A drastic measure in order to curb the propagation of the virus. [Read more]
Department stores and shopping malls in Paris and Île-de-France
Craving to go on a shopping spree! Do not panic, we have got you covered with department stores and shopping malls to enjoy in Paris and Ile-de-France to enjoy great deals! [Read more]
Coronavirus in Paris: restaurants, bars, movie theaters, museums... what closes during the lockdown
Emmanuel Macron has decided to implement a new lockdown starting October 30, 2020 and until December 1 at the earliest. Many places are then closing to the public. Keep reading to find out more. [Read more]
Coronavirus: movie theaters and show venues shut down again
After announcing the new lockdown, and to limit the Covid-19 infection risk, movie theaters and show venues in France have to close again starting Friday October 30, 2020 at midnight. A new hard blow for exhibitors, movie distributors and performing arts. [Read more]
Coronavirus: Museums and monuments shut down in Paris
Following Emmanuel Macron's latest address and the implementation of the new lockdown starting Friday October 30, 2020, museums and monuments in Paris must shut down again and postpone their events. Here are the places now closed to the public. [Read more]
Closings also including conference and meeting rooms, theaters and other show venues, shopping malls (excluding supermarkets and pharmacies, dance and game rooms (escape game, VR centers, theme parks…) or even libraries and media centers. Tobacco stores and press offices are yet open.
What is open:
Coronavirus: grocery shopping in Paris and Île-de-France
Since France is moving to stage 3 of the epidemic, only first-necessity stores are allowed to open. So, where can you grocery shop in Île de France?
Coronavirus: What about food stocks in restaurants?
While stage 3 is on in France, restaurants must close down. To avoid food waste, some will sell their stocks or donate it to charities.
Coronavirus: deliveries and take-aways allowed for restaurants
Following Prime Minister’s address as for the closing until further notice of all places welcoming non-essential public to the life of the country, a decree published in the Journal Officiel yet says that restaurants are “allowed to maintain their take-away and delivery services”.
And don’t forget to follow health recommendations to find here.
