With the first rays of sunshine, terraces are gradually making their return to the streets of Paris. This year, the date is set for April 1. Cafés, bars, and restaurants in the capital will once again be able to set up their summer terraces, outdoor extensions that allow patrons to enjoy the outdoors for several months. The measure will be authorized until October 31, within a regulatory framework set by the City of Paris.
The return of temporary terraces is set for April 1!
Over time, temporary terraces have become an integral part of the Parisian landscape. Introduced during the health crisis to support restaurant owners, they have ultimately been made permanent due to their popularity with the public. Today, several thousand establishments in the capital benefit from them, transforming certain streets into lively gathering places as soon as spring arrives.
The principle remains simple: establishments can extend their business onto the sidewalk or parking spaces, provided they comply with a set of rules designed to ensure pedestrian traffic and the peace and quiet of local residents. In particular, the installation must be authorized and comply with the regulations on displays and terraces adopted by the City of Paris.
©Guillaume Bontemps – City of Paris
From the beginning of summer, opening hours will also be slightly extended. Between June 21 and September 14, which corresponds to the summer season, terraces will be able to stay open until 11 p.m., one hour later than during the rest of the year. Then, until the end of the season, closing time will revert to 10 p.m.
As we know, the return of terraces remains one of the most eagerly awaited signs of spring in Paris. With the arrival of longer days and milder temperatures, they restore the city’s unique and pleasant rhythm!