Temporary use of pavements or parking spots to be allowed for outdoor-only service, says mayor
Paris is gearing up for a battle for public space after the city’s mayor, Anne Hidalgo, said cafes, bars and restaurants would temporarily be allowed to set up tables on pavements and in parking spaces when they open this week.
Coronavirus lockdown measures are being eased further on Tuesday, with food and drink establishments opening across most of France for the first time since 14 March. Paris, however, remains “orange” on the country’s Covid-19 map, meaning the virus is still circulating, and bar, cafe and restaurant owners have been told they can only serve customers outside on terraces and with strict physical distancing and protection measures in place.
Continue reading...