Little by little, the French are getting closer to normal life. As the coronavirus epidemic is slowing down and the vaccination campaign is improving, France follows a lockdown exit scheme in four steps including reopenings and eased restrictions. The French have entered the second step of the lockdown exit since May 19, 2021. What has changed since then?
Lockdown exit: Emmanuel Macron’s four-step plan
How is the government’s lockdown exit plan? While we are waiting for Emmanuel Macron’s statements expected in the regional press, here is what seems to be planned according to information revealed this Thursday April 29, 2021. [Read more]
Firt off, curfew moves to 9 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. Beyond a derogatory trip certificate will be required if you happen to be out or you will be fined. May 19th marks several reopenings as well including the reopening of non-necessary stores, terraces, cultural places such as museums, monuments, movie theaters, theaters, show venues. Past May 19, crowds can return to stadiums, hotel restaurants can reopen to guests staying over. Last but not least, gatherings over 10 people are allowed (instead of 6 before).
Measures detailed:
Lockdown exit: non-necessary stores to reopen from May 19
Non-necessary stores and shopping malls have been closed since April 3, 2021 - when the third lockdown started in France. This Wednesday May 19, 2021 marks the return of these stores in France: They are now allowed to reopen to their customers! [Read more]
Crowds to return to stadiums: starting from May 19 with a limited gauge, steps of the calendar
Starting from May 19, open-air and indoor sports facilities could receive crowds again with a gauge limited to 800 people indoor, and 1,000 outdoor. Then, from June 9, the government allowed up to 5,000 people in sporting facilities subject to a health pass. Now, limits are lifted starting from this Wednesday June 30. Keep reading to find out more. [Read more]
Lockdown exit: terraces to reopen from May 19, 2021
After restaurants, bars, and cafés closed for months because of the coronavirus epidemic, estimations for reopening date have been raised again, incited by the acceleration of the vaccination campaign and the hope to see the health situation improve by the summer 2021. During a meeting held with mayors this April 27, Emmanuel Macron is said to have confirmed all terraces are to reopen from mid-May 2021 everywhere in France. According to Europe 1, they could reopen from May 19, 2021. This news could be confirmed this Friday April 30, 2021 by Macron's statements expected in the regional press. [Read more]
Lockdown exit: Hotel restaurants to reopen from May 19 only to guests
After closing for months, hotel restaurants can reopen from May 19, 2021 but first "only to their guests", State Secretary for Tourism Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne says. [Read more]
Lockdown exit: theaters and show venues to reopen from May 19 with a seated audience
Closed for over 6 months because of the health crisis, theaters and show venues might be allowed to reopen from May 19, 2021 with a seated audience, according to Europe 1 and Le Parisien. Yet, this reopening could take place in compliance with a 800-people limit indoors, and 1,00 people outdoors. [Read more]
Coronavirus: lockdown exit plan, announcements as for gatherings
During an interview with the regional daily press, Emmanuel Macron announced his four-step lockdown exit strategy, revealed this Thursday April 29, 2021 by our peers from Europe 1. A lockdown exit plan that plans - like in May 2020 - to limit gatherings. Keep reading to find out more! [Read more]
