How does France’s tipping culture compare to the US and UK? A new poll has found that 37% of people in France typically tip restaurant staff, considerably less than Anglophone countries
Bistro and bar open at French retirement home to boost social links The project helps residents foster friendships and feel more sociable. Any profits are reinvested in the care home’s social activities
How can I obtain a licence to open a ‘micro bar’ in France? My daughter and her husband plan to move to France and run a micro bar – probably for a few hours in the evening, for ‘apéros’, and perhaps longer at weekends and bank holidays. I think they will need a licence – what are the rules? SG New French study reveals places where Covid infections most likely Tips made by card in French restaurants are to be made tax free North Paris mayors call for restaurants to open immediately
Restaurants in France wait for January reopening President Macron said last night that restaurants and cafes will stay closed for two more months, and no date has been set for reopening bars
Covid-19 France: Montpellier and Toulouse on ‘max alert’ Local prefectures took the decision after sharp rises in Covid cases and hospitalisations, while politicians call for more social distancing in private spaces.
Winegrowers in France call for support despite good harvest Professional winegrowers in the south of France are calling for industry support, faced with challenges linked to Covid, Brexit, and beyond - despite 2020 being hailed as a great harvest year.
Covid-19: Paris on ‘maximum alert’, bars and cafés to close Paris and the petite couronne are now a Covid-19 maximum alert zone. The government has announced restrictions on restaurants, bars, cafes and universities today (October 5).
Covid-19: Paris bars and restaurants risk closure In Paris, two out of the three Covid criteria that would raise the alert level to “scarlet” have already been met. The closure of bars and restaurants may follow.
Anger in Marseille as bars and restaurants ordered to close Elected officials denounce the “shock” decision to close bars and restaurants in Marseille, saying the health minister failed to consult local politicians or consider existing local measures.
France holiday travel options and coronavirus rules Here's a summary of points about travelling and holidaying in France this summer
Phase 2 deconfinement in France: What changes today? The second phase of deconfinement in France starts today (June 2), with restrictions lifted on restaurants, bars, travel distances, tourist accommodation, parks and more. We explain what is (and is not) allowed now.
Will a mask be needed to visit a café in France? Must we wear a mask to go into a café or restaurant? What are the new rules for eating venues in France when they reopen?
‘Pay now, use later’ sites help ailing French bistros If you are missing your favourite café, bistro, bar or restaurant, you may now be able to support them from confinement, with several online platforms allowing you to pay now for orders you will consume later. Paris bar slammed for charging 50c for lemon slice ‘First ever table football school’ opens in France Bar-tabac accused of taking customer’s Loto winnings