Paris after Corona
Galeries Lafayette reopens. There is also a cafe terrace!
On May 30th (Sat), three weeks after the lifting of restrictions on going out on May 11th,
Galeries Lafayette, Europe's largest department store, has finally reopened.
Even for a small boutique, I think it is a difficult problem to thoroughly implement preventive measures against infectious diseases.
When it comes to Europe's largest department store...
There are unimaginable.
I went out to see with my own eyes what kind of customer service is being provided and what kind of sales style is being adopted.
When I arrived, there was a line even before the store opened at 11:00!
I also had to wait in line for about 30 minutes.
I summarized the moment of re-opening in a video, so please take a look.
Please take a look.
Waiting in line, witnessing the re-opening site,
I thought it was really good.
I was forced to take a break for more than two months, and canceled all the attractive events I was preparing for the summer.
Exploring and examining new safety standards...
To welcome this day
Imagining the many challenges that the people inside have cleared,
To everyone who welcomed us with a big round of applause,
I want to give you a round of applause.
(↑Please wear a mask for everyone's health. Wear a mask covid19 Corona)
So how can you shop now?
First, customers and sales representatives
Wearing a mask is compulsory.
And as soon as you enter the store,
The doorman will give you an alcohol gel in your palm.
Sterilize your hands before entering the store.
Notices were posted throughout the store asking customers to keep a distance of at least 1 meter from other customers.
It is possible to try on clothes.
Products that have not been tried and purchased will be quarantined for 6 hours.
You can't experiment with cosmetics.
The dining area was still closed.
Unfortunately, the rooftop I was looking forward to is also closed!
in the best season of the year,
It's such a waste not to be able to stand on the rooftop where the mood rises...
I purchased lighting at Maison-kan on this day.
According to the sales person, he can't touch the items I touch (in the sense that he can't touch them).
After I finish shopping, they will sterilize each one. Work is increasing and it's hard!
Galeries Lafayette, which is always crowded with tourists,
Currently, only local French customers come to shop.
For local French customers,
I'm not a tourist looking for expensive items,
The best-selling products will also change according to customer needs.
And from today, June 2nd, restaurants, cafes and bars throughout France are now open!
Since Paris and its surrounding areas are still at high risk of infection,
We will be open for terrace only.
However, we are finally able to eat out.
This is a very happy event for the French.
Again, this is important news that should be seen locally.
So this morning
I went to the mecca of terraces, the Champs Elysées.
Champs Elysees at 10:30 in the morning, there are still few people,
The terrace was also under preparation.
But, while basking in the sun with satisfaction,
There was a figure of a Parisian drinking coffee.
Everyone locked themselves in their homes for two months,
I dreamed of this moment...!
In my common home area,
The terrace of the cafe was very busy from the morning.
Sip coffee on the terrace and eat a buttered baguette.
How happy I was in such a simple frame,
Everyone seemed to recognize it again.
In fact, one frame that is nothing like that,
There were a lot of people taking pictures!
It was the same at lunchtime.
Men and women of all ages, just like a photo contest at lunch on the terrace.
During the evening aperitif time,
More people will be out.
Of course, while maintaining a safe distance of 1m...
For the first time in over two months, I also
I would like to go drink draft beer from Paris!
See you again, Abianto!
Keiko SUMINO-LEBLANC
Paris-based writer/coordinator Japanese-French translator
Moved to Paris in 1997.
After getting married and raising children in Paris, she is active as a freelance writer and coordinator.
As a journalist specializing in food and lifestyle,
Contributed to numerous magazines and media in France and Japan.
He also co-authored a book as a translator.
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