JAKARTA - As the clock struck midnight on December 31, France imposed a curfew and local residents planned to celebrate with sumptuous meals rather than gathering with large numbers of friends.
Reported by Antara, Thursday, December 31. at the Paris market, fish seller Rachid Bellahreche said orders were fewer than usual, even though his customers bought more expensive foods like lobster and clams.
"The number of purchases is less. But that's precisely why people buy higher quality products," he said as quoted by Reuters.
France has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Western Europe and the fifth largest in the world. The national curfew starts from 8 to 6 a.m. in effect on the evening of December 31. According to government regulations, no more than six people are allowed to dine together at a restaurant table.
At the fine dining restaurant A la Ville de Rodez, manager Brice Tapon has prepared packets of foie gras, truffles and pates for groups of two or three guests, and even individuals - one of the guests being Annie Chaplin, daughter of actor Charlie Chaplin.
"I'll come to this restaurant first, fill my stomach with foie gras, champagne and all the dishes. Then I'll stay at home," Chaplin said.
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