Sunny Christmas, confined Easter.
Two days before the Easter holidays, France returns to national confinement, instituted Wednesday by the President of the Republic throughout the territory.
And this, from Friday April 2, midnight.
However, a tolerance will be granted for the extended weekend.
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Travel tolerated until Monday evening
Friday midnight.
From this date, the French will no longer be able to move more than 10km from their home except in the event of a pressing family or professional reason.
Exceptions which must be justified and accompanied by the certificate provided by the government.
If the obligation to provide proof during the day has not been retained, checks may be carried out by the police forces and a certificate of residence requested.
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However,
"citizens who wish to change region to isolate themselves will be able to do so for this Easter weekend,"
said Emmanuel Macron in his speech Wednesday evening.
In addition,
"French people living abroad who want to return to France can also do so at any time
.
"
But this tolerance will be valid until Monday evening and only during the day, warned Gabriel Attal, government spokesman.
Travel to accompany or pick up a child "
with a parent, a grandparent or a relative
" will remain possible after the Easter weekend, said the next day Jean Castex, in front of the deputies.
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Religious celebrations maintained
Unlike last year when religious celebrations were prohibited, Christians will be able to gather in churches to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.
As long as you follow a strict health protocol.
Limited number of places, compulsory mask, hydroalcoholic gel, the religious authorities have adapted by increasing the number of ceremonies in order to respect the curfew of 19 hours.
After sharing the capon in small groups, large family tables around the paschal lamb are not recommended to limit social interactions as much as possible.
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Outdoor gatherings prohibited
Even if travel is allowed within 10 km and without time limit, it is impossible to meet more than six people outdoors.
The consumption of alcohol on public roads is prohibited, the Prime Minister added on Thursday.
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Reinforced controls
In the event of non-compliance with the new measures, a fine of 135 euros, increased to 200 then 1350 in the event of a repeat offense, may be applied.
Controls will be strengthened and "
intensive
", Gérald Darmanin said last Thursday.
The Minister of the Interior recalled that 100,000 curfew checks were carried out last weekend, giving rise to 17,000 fines.
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"An exception
" will be made for the overseas territories and departments "
whose health situation is obviously not the same as in metropolitan France
".
Like New Caledonia which is ending its confinement, the French overseas departments and territories will benefit from “
specific rules
”.