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Lockdown exit: end of gauges, reopening of nightclubs, what changes starting from today

At the beginning of the summer 2021, France is to enter the fourth and last step of the lockdown exit plan, if the coronavirus epidemic situation allows to do so. Here is what changes in France past June 30, 2021.

Les Quais de Lutèce, the Parc Astérix hotel inaugurated

Les Quais de Lutèce, Parc Asterix's new 4-star hotel, was officially inaugurated on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, one year after its opening and confinement. Crowned the world's best themed hotel in 2020, this 150-room hotel, which features the majestic buildings of comic-book Lutetia along the reconstructed Seine, can finally welcome park visitors who have come to have a great time.

Crowds to return to stadiums: no more gauges starting from June 30

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.

Tigermilk launches its Mexican brunch

For an original brunch, head to Tigermilk on Canal Saint-Martin! A gourmet Mexican getaway awaits you every Saturday and Sunday!

Bain de Soleil, Hotel du Louvre’s temporary terrace

All summer 2021, Hôtel du Louvre provides you with a big sunny terrace. On the menu, original cocktails and fresh recipes!

The Aqua Restaurant installs its Italian terrace on the water

With its feet in the water, the Aqua Restaurant unveils its spacious and sunny terrace for the summer of 2021. Enjoy dishes from the Botte, a family brunch on weekends, and mozzarella specialties at the Mozza Bar!

Paris Happy Hours 2021 – Heures Heureuses

The Heures Heureuses is the affordable pre-dinner drink party this early summer in Paris. On June 25, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 10 restaurants in Paris 11th arrondissement serve tapas from €2. A wonderful initiative to shine a light on the local bistros!

Cocktails and gastronomy, George V's two exclusive and temporary terraces for the summer 2021

Cocktail and high-gastronomy fans, go and discover George V's two temporary terraces set for the summer 2021 in the palace's suites.

Covid: curfew ends in France

This is now official, the end of curfew from 11 p.m. - initially expected to end on June 30 - is moved to Sunday June 20, 2021. Starting from this Sunday, French are allowed to get out by night without derogatory trip certificate. Outdoor facemask-wearing is no longer mandatory starting from Thursday June 17, 2021.

Coronavirus: women less likely to be symptomatic but more likely hit by "long covid"

Does Covid infect one differently depending on whether they are a man or a woman? A recent American study shows the latter are less likely to be symptomatic but more likely to suffer from "long covid".

Arkose Didot, the 14th district's climbing gym, an eco-responsible place to live

Between the Porte d'Orléans and Vanves, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, Arkose is inaugurating its new Didot space. An eco-responsible and hybrid living space, with an 830 m2 blockpark surrounded by a real urban jungle. Perfect for forgetting about the dullness of Paris!

Covid: Jean Castex announces the end of mandatory outdoor masks in Paris

With the Covid-19 vaccination campaign well underway, when will people be able to remove their masks outdoors? On Wednesday June 16, 2021, Jean Castex announced that it would no longer be compulsory to wear a mask outdoors from the following day, while the curfew will be lifted on Sunday June 20, 2021.

Lockdown exit: end of curfew and compulsory facemask-wearing in France

In compliance with the government's lockdown exit plan, curfew is to be moved twice in May and June, before being fully lifted at the beginning of summer. French are allowed to be out until late as curfew is moved to 11 p.m. since Wednesday June 9. But this Wednesday June 16, 2021 Prime Minister Jean Castex announced curfew ultimately comes to a close this Sunday June 20 everywhere in France, and the obligation of wearing a mask outside is no longer valid starting this Thursday June 17 given the good results of the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic.

Paris: paid parking for scooters and motorbikes starting from 2022

Starting from 2022, scooter and motorbikes will now have to pay for parking in Paris. Announced a while ago, this measure has been presented this Tuesday June 15, 2021 by David Belliard - Anne Hidalgo's deputy entrusted with transport and mobility. In all, 120,000 parking spots will disappear to give "more nature and more space to pedestrians and cyclists".

Le Fer à Cheval in Saint-Cloud: a mouthwatering terrace for the summer in Paris!

With its chalet and many terraces, Le Fer à Cheval is the place to be this summer 2021 to chill in the sun and party in the open-air in the verdant setting of the Domaine de Saint-Cloud.

Mandarin Oriental plant-filled cocktail terrace for the summer 2021

Mandarin Oriental Paris garden expects you on the Bar 8 terrace all summer 2021 long. From now and until late September, enjoy a never-before-seen selection of creative cocktails.

Curfew from 11 p.m.: the new derogatory trip certificate to download or print

As France enters the third lockdown exit step, curfew moves to 11 p.m. The easing of this measure leads to a new version of the derogatory trip certificate. Here is where you can find it, dowload it digitally or print it out.

Sushi Shunei, traditional sushi restaurant in Montmartre

Discover true Japanese gastronomy at Sushi Shunei, Montmartre's (very) traditional Japanese restaurant. Here, the sushi master prepares minute nigiri right before your eyes!

Olympic Day 2021: Run a 2024-m race in Paris

Paris holds its Olympic Day on Wednesday June 23, 2021. All day long, sports will be given pride of place throughout the French capital with free animations to prepare to 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. A 2024-meter race is held between the Pont d'Iéna and the Temporary Grand Palais.

The Ritz patisserie by François Perret

Ritz Paris Le Comptoir is the name of François Perret's pastry shop and tea room at the Ritz. Head to 38 rue Cambon to discover pastry bars, pastry drinks, all kinds of madeleines and, of course, the chef's famous pastries that we love so much.