Movie theatres are set to re-open in France next month (June 2020) following the country’s coronavirus shutdown.
Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced on Thursday (May 28, 2020) that cinemas will open on June 22 (2020) – a week ahead of French Culture Minister Franck Riester‘s previous planned return.
Social distancing measures will be in place, with masks required for all filmgoers.
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Restaurants, bars, and cafes across the country will begin opening on June 2 (2020).
The country is now in the second phase of easing coronavirus measures following the deaths of over 28,000.
Like many countries across the globe, France began a nationwide lockdown in early March.
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