Paris: Parisians who have been cooped up for months with takeout food and coffee can savor their steak tartare in the fresh air and cobbled streets of the City of Light once more — albeit in smaller numbers.
The city famed for its vibrant cafe society and coffee culture got some of its pre-lockdown life back as cafes and restaurants partially reopened Tuesday.
Paris City Hall authorized the use of outside seating areas but indoor tables remain closed to customers until at least June 22.
French President Emmanuel Macron struck a note of optimism about the small step. “The reopening of cafes, hotels and restaurants marks the return of happy days!" he tweeted, added that “the state will continue to support this sector." Up and down the