Nightlife fans across France can again crowd into clubs from tonight, despite warnings over a looming surge in Covid cases due to the more contagious Delta variant.
While offering relief for nightclub owners after nearly 16 months of closures, capacity remains capped at 75% of normal, and proof of vaccination or a recent negative PCR or antigen test will be required for entry.
That has made many clubs reluctant to open, since only 21% of people aged 18 to 29 - the key clubbing demographic - have been fully vaccinated with two doses.
Masks are also recommended but not mandatory, and if a steamy recent viral advert is any indication, most patrons won't want to cover up.