Tolerance has its limits. Many Parisian bistros or restaurateurs did not wait for the date of June 2 and the entry into force of phase II of the deconfinement to open their terraces. “It's great, Paris. It's already June 2! “, Confided to us a young man Friday evening when he saw the crowded tables in the boho district at the bottom of the Butte Montmartre (18th century).
Scenes that could be seen in the four corners of the capital, as on the side of the Butte aux Cailles (13th century). On sunny days, the Pentecost weekend, the desire of Parisians to get confused faster than expected and the almost vital need for professionals to relaunch their activity were conducive to defying the ban.
The terraces of drinking places can only reopen from June 02.
Vigilance and firmness of @prefpolice for terraces open with anticipation.
➡️ 3 establishments in # Paris18 and # Paris07 verbalized / terraces closed following the intervention of #policiers. pic.twitter.com/RtMTGqTRKT
The police patrols had been rather accommodating and not necessarily very attentive until now when passing in front of the terraces. It is now over. The Prefecture of Police finally gave instructions to his men and therefore cracked down.
Other possible verbalizations
On Saturday, four establishments selling drinks or catering were thus fined and asked to put their terraces away with immediate effect. Two are located in the 18th arrondissement. A crêperie from the 7th century and a bistro from the 10th were also closed.
It is also a way of dissuading all those who are tempted to install their terraces in advance. But it is not excluded that other verbalizations and closings will take place this Sunday.
On Saturday, Anne Hidalgo unveiled exclusively for Le Parisien - Today-in-France her major aid plan for the 18,000 bars, cafes and restaurants of the capital. The mayor (PS) of Paris has announced the possibility of installing or enlarging the terraces on the sidewalks or parking spaces. Streets may also be totally or partially pedestrianized to accommodate terraces. An effective operation from… Tuesday.