Enjoying a glass of beer in the sun after a day's work… a desire that many Parisians have made concrete this Tuesday, March 30.
“We pass on the quays on the way back, we saw that there were a lot of people.
So we said to ourselves that we were going to make the most of it ”, smile, a can in hand, Florian and Thomas.
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However, their sunny break could be tarnished by a fine of 135 €.
From Monday March 22 until Sunday April 11, a prefectural decree prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages in several sectors of the capital, including the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin.
A measure ignored by many, as much as it is considered "ridiculous".
“Coffee is allowed, but not beer… Where does this criterion come from?
Asks Philippe, who has come to enjoy a good time with three of his friends after a day of lessons.
When the police pass, the group will get out with a call to order.
Henri is less fortunate: “A little moment of relaxation like that leads to paying € 135.
Too bad ".
