A little bit of normality returns today. Shops are allowed to re-open, as are museums and libraries.
Also, outdoors leisure activities can open – including zoos and sports facilities.
Up to 15 people can meet outdoors and those under 20 can take part in organised sporting events.
But it’s not a complete opening. Limits on the number of people meeting indoors remains – that’s 5 – large events are still banned and workers are asked to work from home if they can.
Bars and restaurants remain closed, that will be re-examined on the 19th which may mean a limited opening from the 22nd.
The government is stressing the lighter rules doesn’t mean not wearing masks and maintaining a distance of 1.5 meters between people.
Heat to stay for now
Growing anger over World Cup red card
Fire damages trees in the Jardin Anglais
Cows sweltering in the heat
Lake Geneva nudists fight for their lake section
Holiday makers seek more than the sun
