It was one of the measures put in place to help restaurateurs get through the health crisis.
Since May 2020 and the deconfinement, the government has repeatedly adjusted the maximum daily amount that the French can spend on meal vouchers to support demand.
This measure should finally end on February 28.
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In concrete terms, holders of meal vouchers, who until now could spend up to 38 euros per day thanks to this adjusted system, will see the ceiling drop to 19 euros per day.
The use of restaurant vouchers will also no longer be possible on Sundays and public holidays, except for certain professions which work on this type of date.
Ceiling raised several times
For all French people, the ceiling has evolved over the stages of the pandemic.
In April 2020, the government announced that restaurant vouchers could be used up to 95 euros per week, in particular for shopping at the supermarket, in a context of confinement.
When health restrictions were eased, this ceiling was adjusted to 38 euros per day to boost the tourism sector.
The ceiling that can be spent in supermarkets, on the other hand, remained fixed at 19 euros so that this measure primarily benefits the catering sector.
Subsequently, the increase in the payment ceiling was extended several times.
In particular last October, with a decree setting the end of this measure on February 28, 2022.
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As of March, meal vouchers will therefore only be usable on working days.
Employees will be able to use it in restaurants and supermarkets, but only for certain products.
In supermarkets, it will thus be possible to buy directly consumable products, fruits and vegetables.