After some hesitation, the Prefecture has communicated the general framework for the weekend lockdown as it was announced in recent days. The exceptional travel form does not present any changes compared to the one used during the first lockdown.
Good news for the book sector. Bookstores will be allowed to remain open in the event of a weekend lockdown, according to a decree published on Friday, February 26, in the Official Journal. Bookstores will be able to open on Saturdays and Sundays between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., states this decree.
During the November lockdown, bookstores were allowed to sell reserved books to clients at the entrance in a “click and collect” manner. However, they could not admit the public inside, as they were not considered essential. This measure was unanimously criticized by bookstores, writers, and publishers.
Good news for many, as reading has become a companion during long periods of idleness… The closure of parks and gardens and the prohibition of walking along the Promenade des Anglais and Boulevard Pilatte will encourage picking up a good book.
Come on, we need to be patient while waiting for better times!
