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As France reopens, French people flock to bars, restaurants, cafes and theaters. The strict lockdown imposed in France that lasted six months ended on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)
Nibbling a butter croissant on a sunlit cafe terrace became the norm again in Paris this week as France reopened its outdoor dining economy. (Photo and text: AP)
After seven months of closures residents could once more be seen reading Le Monde accompanied by nothing but a short noisette coffee or sharing a kiss by the dappled light of a bistro. (Photo and text: AP)
Streets were bustling with revelers swilling beers outside bar terraces for the first time this year. (Photo and text: AP)
In movie theatres, large teddy bears were placed around seats to encourage social distancing as Parisians flocked back to the cinema in droves. (Photo and text: AP)
The French government lifted restrictions incrementally seeking to strike a balance between staving off a resurgence of COVID19 and giving citizens back some of their signature joie de vivre. (Photo and text: AP)
As part of the plans France's 7 pm nightly curfew was pushed back to 9 pm and museums theatres and cinemas reopened along with café terraces. (Photo and text: AP)
People eat outdoors on a restaurant terrace in southern France, after a lockdown that lasted over six months. (Photo and text: AP)
Parisians enjoy a drink at a café terrace in Paris on Wednesday. (Photo and text: AP)
A woman waves to her friend at a café terrace in Paris after the pandemic stalled outdoor gatherings. (Photo and text: AP)
People enjoy a meal at a restaurant terrace in France. (Photo and text: AP)
After a six month long lockdown, Parisians pack a bar to enjoy with their friends. (Photo and text: AP)
Mother and daughter share a toast on a restaurant terrace, southern France. (Photo and text: AP)
People enjoy a drink and don't seem to be bothered by the rain. (Photo and text: AP)
People continue to enjoy their time after lockdowns were lifted. (Photo and text: AP)
Cafes, restaurants and bars are once again full now that the government has lifted lockdowns. (Photo and text: AP)
