Noise until late at night. In Paris, the extended terraces are not unanimous, although they are authorized by the City of Paris from April 1 to October 31 and until 10 p.m. Readers of 20 minutes Many responded to our call for testimonials about these extensions aimed at supporting restaurateurs in a context of health crisis. According to the revision of
regulation of displays and terraces (RET) operated by the town hall after consultation, the latter, renamed “summer terraces”, are now authorized on parking spaces, sidewalks, medians, plots and pedestrianized streets on
demand carried out with the city.
Among the planned limitations, it is mentioned that the extension on sidewalks must be carried out “along buildings only in front of blind walls and in front of businesses which have given their authorization. »Concerning the parking spaces, it is indicated that a terrace“ can be installed (…) but with prohibition of installation on the reserved parking (delivery space, disabled person space, etc.). “
Noise nuisance “well beyond 10 p.m.”
One of the most recurring remarks comes back to the importance of noise pollution. An inconvenience such as Jean-Luc “seeks to move”, he who considers these nuisances “even more intense than before and well beyond the 22 hours notified in the charter published by the City of Paris. Same scenario for Hervé: “The noises are such that I’m going to move.” Solène, 39, has already taken the plunge: “In our building in the 15th arrondissement, there was a very small bar, with which we shared a wall. (…) The manager has installed 30 square meters of terraces under our windows, impossible to sleep. We have moved. “
Marie-Line, from the 1st, is at an impasse. In every sense of the word: “because of the terraces that take up the entire street, the noise has increased tenfold!” In addition, the impasse creates a sounding board. Between the singer of the pizza maker who sings a cappella every night ‘O sole mio’ and the people who stay up until the hour mark, I have no day off. “Lahary, 68, has opted for earplugs:” I woke up at least twice during the night by the cries of customers, I plan to leave Paris in a few months. “With her 12-year-old child, Licia calls for calm:” Given the economic situation faced with covid, I am not against terraces, but their maintenance after 10 pm is unbearable. The solution would be for customers to leave the terraces at 10 p.m., to allow residents to rest. “
Limited circulation for strollers and people with reduced mobility
Another stake of this disaffection of the residents, the encroachment of the road network seems to disrupt the circulation of some, according to Pierre, 52 years old. “The installation of ephemeral terraces is completely anarchic and we see tables being installed under our windows, which is however prohibited. Likewise, the bar that has been set up invades all of the sidewalks, which means that there is no longer any means of walking for all pedestrians, not to mention strollers or disabled people with reduced mobility. “A remark that matches Grégoire’s observation:” I was unable to access the door of my building by car to drop off my disabled mother-in-law coming to dinner at home. We had to support her with my wife to the door with difficulty. “
Marie-Odile speaks for her “of illegal installations”, with “tables on the road”. Marcel, for his part, noted that the controls were insufficient. “Since the establishment of the temporary terraces, the two bars bordering the avenue have reappropriated the sidewalks, which judicial sentences had prohibited them. It seems that no checks have taken place. »Claire, from the 6th grade, manages as best she can. “Passers-by can no longer use the sidewalk, we can no longer go home without having to ask consumers to come. Fortunately our contact at the town hall of the 6th district is doing what is necessary to bring in the authorities. “
“Parisian life was really lacking”
Conversely, Maxime makes a different bell sound, and seems delighted with the decision. ” It’s awesome ! We finally have terraces in Paris! In all the countries there are terraces everywhere, that was really missing in Parisian life! “Sharon, 63, partially agrees with Maxime:” The terraces bring a good atmosphere in the city, and a significant contribution of vegetation. However, some can pose problems. “
Murielle has her opinion on the question: “Some terraces are pleasant in small squares but not in the streets, where they are most of the time unsightly”. Nicolas is of the same opinion: “It was a very good idea on paper, able to energize the neighborhoods and relieve the restorers following the confinements.
Unfortunately, the execution is catastrophic. The terraces are ugly, dirty and often abandoned. As for Bob, he was able to find what he was looking for. “For Parisians who stay here in summer, they are very pleasant, allow them to unwind and no longer seek 30 minutes for a place on small terraces. They don’t need to be nicer or more secure if they’re going to be taken down every winter. “