The gloomy weather this month of May will not be enough to spoil the terraced homecoming party.
After more than six months of closure, this Wednesday, May 19 is particularly awaited by Parisians.
Many restaurants are already full five days in advance.
For Caroline, waitress at the restaurant Le Petit Bal, in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, nothing to worry about for the weather:
“Parisians are used to the rain”
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On the terrace of this "southern canteen", it was necessary to make arrangements, space the tables, to block off half of the terrace.
Because establishments are subject to a reception level of only 50% of their capacity, and cannot accommodate groups of more than six people.
But despite these restrictive measures, enthusiasm reigns within the team: “We are in the starting blocks, we can't wait!
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At the Café Rive Droite, in the 1st arrondissement, Marwane expects a crowd of customers… and expects understanding from them.
"We rely on the kindness of the people to settle down, have a drink, go back and do a little sharing"
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explains the manager.
Next step, June 9, when restaurateurs will once again be able to welcome customers in the dining room, but still within the limit of 50% of their capacity.
