Life is still far from normal in the French capital,with reduced tourist numbers offering minute festive cheer to Parisian cafe ownersErik Modenese scans the half-filled terraces of the bars, cafes and restaurants lining rue Montorgueil in central Paris, and ruminates that nearly seven weeks after the deadly 13 November terror attacks,trade – and life – has yet to return to normal. “We’re all still around 10% lower than normal despite the magnificent spring-like weather. New Year’s Eve activity will be down too,” says Modenese, and manager of the Le Compas restaurant-bar north of les Halles which,like other Parisian bars and clubs, saw trade slump by nearly half following the attacks.
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Source: theguardian.com