Covid-19: What reopens in France from June 2

As coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased, we look at what changes in France after the government's latest announcement

Connexion journalist

Published Thursday 28 May 2020 - 21:33 Modified Thursday 28 May 2020 - 21:33

France can move to phase two of relaxing its coronavirus lockdown restrictions from June 2, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has said.

Here is a list of what changes and what restrictions are still in place until June 21:

The 100km travel limit in France will be lifted from June 2, though border restrictions will remain in place until at least June 15;
The government will accelerate the reopening of schools, collèges and lycées;
Cafes and restaurants can reopen in all areas of France. All venues must maintain a 1m gap between tables. Staff will wear masks and groups will be limited to 10 people. Customers will be required to wear masks while moving around, but can remove them at their tables. In Paris and parts of Ile de France, meanwhile, only outdoor seating will be permitted in the first instance;
Groups are still limited to a maximum of 10 people in public spaces;
Working from home is still recommended;

Parks and gardens can reopen across the whole of France from this weekend. Beaches and lakes will reopen on June 2. Local authorities retain the right to impose mask-wearing as a precautionary measure;
Gyms and swimming pools can reopen in green zones as of June 2 and in orange zones as of June 22;
All museums and monuments can reopen on June 2, as can beaches, lakes and water bodies. Wearing a mask will be mandatory;
Theatres, concert halls and sports halls will be able to reopen in 'green zones' on June 2 and on June 22 in 'orange zones'. Cinemas can open from June 22. Again, wearing a mask will be mandatory in all these spaces;
Contact sports and large indoor gatherings will remain prohibited during phase two. Nightclubs will remain closed;
Paris and Ile de France will face a more gradual easing of restrictions due to the additional pressures of coronavirus on local healthcare

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