All shopping centers are authorized to reopen their doors as of this Wednesday.
This therefore applies to the mastodons of the Yvelines such as Westfield Vélizy 2 with its 175 shops, Westfield Parly 3 (152), Espace Saint-Quentin (112) or even the latest, Mon Grand Plaisir, whose inauguration in Last August had caused a real crowd.
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Only food stores and so-called basic necessities, such as pharmacies, had until then the right to operate, some, such as fast-food restaurants, only via take-away or delivery.
Note that the period will have had the merit of allowing certain brands to proceed or complete their installation.
This is the case in Plaisir where three new stores are taking advantage of this deconfinement to be officially opened: Starbucks Coffee, Rituals and the UGC cinema.
CO2 sensors in the air at Vélizy 2
At Westfield Vélizy 2, management has invested in a complementary device to the health protocol. "It is a system of CO2 sensors in the air with a threshold not to be exceeded," explains the director of the center Jonathan Toulemonde. When it is reached, I activate the natural ventilation by opening the high winds and the entrance doors in order to create a draft and thus reduce the aerosol effect. »About twenty security agents ensure that the directions of movement and the wearing of masks are respected. Artists from the L'Onde theater in Vélizy-Villacoublay will even wander the aisles this Wednesday to celebrate the reunion between traders and customers. "We are delighted to reopen our doors,this recovery is very important for us because there has been a sharp drop in turnover over the last 12 months, even if this varies greatly from one brand to another, ”adds Jonathan Toulemonde.
New in Saint-Quentin
In Montigny-le-Bretonneux, the Espace Saint-Quentin is also ready with increased security, especially on Wednesdays and Saturdays, busy days.
On May 1, the management of the center changed following the resale of the Hammerson group's shares to Allianz.
Altarea Commerce now manages the 112 stores, headed by the former director of the Flins-sur-Seine shopping center, Kévin Pissis.
"We are very happy to arrive on the site," smiles the latter.
Since I have been there, I have mainly contacted the restaurateurs to authorize them to extend their terrace according to the configuration of the premises so that they can accommodate the usual number of customers while respecting the protocol.
A new bowling alley with a karaoke area and a bar should also be authorized to open on June 9. ”
