This past May 28, the government made many restaurant, café, and bar owners happy. they can reopen from June 2, as phase 2 of the containment exit starts, but only in green areas. Establishments set in orange areas, like Paris or Île-de-France, are allowed to only reopen their terraces.
While waiting for this day oh-so waited, many are preparing to respect the health protocol, especially with the famous new rules to leave a one-meter space between each table. Others are also expecting to widen their terraces, as Paris mayor has said.
But some of them have decided not to wait until June 2 to welcome patrons again on their terraces. This is the case of several bistros and bars in Paris that chose to reopen their outdoor areas this Pentecost weekend.
Facing these behaviors, the police has decided to fine establishments. Then, according to Le Parisien, four places serving drinks or food, set in Paris 18th, 7th and 10th arrondissement have been fined and forced to close.
Les terrasses des débits de boissons ne peuvent rouvrir qu’à compter du 02 juin.
— Préfecture de Police (@prefpolice) May 30, 2020
Vigilance et fermeté de la @prefpolice pour les terrasses ouvertes avec anticipation.
➡️ 3 établissements à #Paris18 et #Paris07 verbalisés/terrasses fermées suite à l’intervention des #policiers. pic.twitter.com/RtMTGqTRKT
Tweet reads: “Terraces of bars can only reopen from June 2. Vigilance and rigor for terraces open early. 3 establishments in Paris 18th and 7th arrondissements have been fined and terraces closed after the police came”.
On Sunday, the police prefecture said that 10 places in Paris have been fined. These controls will continue until Monday evening.
@prefpolice maintient sa vigilance sur les ouvertures anticipées de terrasses des débits de boissons.
— Préfecture de Police (@prefpolice) May 31, 2020
Au total, 10 établissements ont été verbalisés dans différents arrondissements parisiens. pic.twitter.com/ktheQVn5bw
Tweet reads: “The police prefecture keeps on being vigilant as for the anticipated reopening of bars’ terraces. 10 establishments have been fined in the different Parisian arrondissements”.
For the record, the City of Paris gave the green light to set up or widen terraces on sidewalks or parking spots.
Of course, these places will have to respect some rules, especially as for noise nuisance. On June 1, on BFM Paris, Paris deputy mayor for urban plan Jean-Louis Missika said that establishments will be closely monitored. “It’s hard to make everyone happy. But respecting opening hours will be controlled by the police. We even asked the police prefecture to help us when neighbors are complaining because opening hours are not respected” he said.
