Prime Minister Edouard Philippe makes the announcement, giving it a thumb up one week ahead of French Culture Minister Franck Riester's previous planned return.
- May 29, 2020
AceShowbiz - Movie theatres are set to re-open in France next month following the country's coronavirus shutdown.
Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced on Thursday, May 28, that cinemas will open on 22 June - a week ahead of French Culture Minister Franck Riester's previous planned return.
Social distancing measures will be in place, with masks required for all filmgoers.
Restaurants, bars and cafes across the country will begin opening on 2 June.
The country is now in the second phase of easing coronavirus measures following the deaths of over 28,000.
Like many countries across the globe, France began a nationwide lockdown in early March.
