As France comes out of lockdown Monday 11 May, here’s an overview of what’s open, what’s not and how you can move across France.
France enters its period of déconfinement starting Monday 11 May. For the next three weeks, as sectors of society gradually reopen, the French government will evaluate how soon to completely reopen (with a new announcement on June 1). Here’s an overview of what you can and can’t do in France from May 11 onwards for the next three weeks.
France has been divided into green and red zones
Green zones are where current restrictions will be lifted and red zones are where heavier restrictions will remain in place. Classification has been based on the number of new people being diagnosed with COVID-19, the capacity in intensive care units and testing practises in place.
Paris remains more on lockdown than not, with non-essential travel still limited.
People can now move up to 100 km without a form
Under lockdown, French people have needed to download a time-stamped derogation before leaving the house, clearly labelled with the reason for leaving. Sporting or shopping activities have been limited to a 1 km (0.6 miles) radius and to a time limit of 1 hour.
From Monday 11 May, people can now move freely, without a derogation, for distances up to 100 km (62 miles). Trips further than this will need a derogation and can only be for essential family or professional reasons.
Cafés and bars remain closed but shops and markets now open
A decision will be made in three weeks on June 1 to decide if public eating and drinking spaces can open. Many local coffee shops have partially opened, however, by serving customers through small windows.
