” I can not believe it. Despite the sixty seats on my terrace, there is still a line, ”was surprised Saturday, Florian Elineau, the co-manager of the Garage with Nicolas, located at Place du Cygne, in Chartres. To comply with health rules, it has not deployed all of its eighty seats. The trader, a former IT specialist, opened his cocktail and burger bar a week ago: “I am really surprised to see so many passers-by in this city that I fell in love with. “
Recruits
Looking at the “anthill” on his terrace, the manager estimates that his team of ten people will have to be reinforced to ensure the service. Before returning to take care of his clients, he recognizes that the curfew is complicated:
“Customers would like to extend their moment of relaxation. Especially when the weather is favorable. We are strict, we close at 9 p.m. But we remain open seven days a week for now. “
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A family of five takes their time enjoying drinks. The father, Bernard Soens, emphasizes the pleasure of finding the terraces: “Children and adults, we could no longer be confined at home, not going out, no longer finding friends, not taking the air, and not to rest around a glass. So here, we take our time. “
To the chagrin of many people looking for places …
Illustration of the craze of the Chartrains for terraces, with this couple, Laurent Gramond and his partner Mélanie who were desperate not to be able to sit down:
“We tried to find a restaurant this Saturday lunchtime, but everything was full. Restaurant owners told us that customers booked several days in advance or as soon as they opened this morning. It’s incredible. “
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“No foreign tourists this year”
A little further on, all the terraces of Place Marceau were taken by storm. The Café du Général is no exception to this bustle.
Sylvain Gallouin, the co-manager of the premises with Pascal Gaüzère, is delighted: “With this beautiful weather, people are happy to meet around a table on the terrace. They needed it. “
He always has a little note for regulars, loyal to his establishment: “On the other hand, we haven’t seen any foreigners. And I think we won’t see them this season. “
A very moving recovery for the restaurant owner from Chartres, who explains: “The Café du Général is sold. We stop on Tuesday. We have spent eleven beautiful years here. “
The Café du Général is taken over by friends of restaurateurs. Their second business, the Montescot, place des Halles, was also sold.
Thierry delaunay
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