The rain has stopped.
Clusters of young people settle on the steps of the Grande Arche de la Défense, to swallow a sandwich.
On the esplanade, a queue forms to order grills from the New Soul Food food truck.
It is noon last Tuesday in the largest business district in Europe.
“My customers are coming back.
I have practically regained the turnover before the confinement ”,
rejoices Joël Laine, its owner.
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After months at a standstill because of the Covid, the Defense is regaining its animation.
“There has been a clear increase in attendance since the start of the school year.
Before the summer, we were at about 60% of the pre-pandemic level.
We are approaching 75%
”
,
specifies Pierre-Yves Guice, general manager of the public establishment Paris la Défense, which manages the business district.
However, there are a lot of people missing and this return to school is not like the others.
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