The rules are relaxed for certain large gatherings such as concerts and in stadiums. Gauge, maximum number of people, at home, outside, in a party room, at the theater, at the cinema, health pass… Update on the rules in force and the reductions in restrictions to come.
[Mise à jour le 21 janvier 2022 à 14h17] Faced with the resumption of the Covid epidemic in France and the progression of the Omicron variant, the government is calling for caution and has put restrictions in place. In cafes and bars, standing consumption is prohibited. But also in certain places such as cinemas, theaters, sports facilities, public transport (including long distance). More than ever, barrier gestures and distancing rules must be respected. in this period of epidemic recovery. What about private gatherings at home? Family ? How many people maximum? And at restaurant ? In a bar ? A festival ? At the movie theater ? At job ? What does a “gauge” mean in the context of Covid? Private, family meetings, weddings, birthdays, in a park, in a cemetery for a funeral… The applicable rules.
What does a gauge mean and what rules?
A gauge is a parameter defining the maximum number of people who can meet in the same place. This is the maximum capacity of a place.
Since January 3, 2022: gauges are restored for major events:
- 2,000 people indoors,
- 5,000 people outdoors.
- Standing concerts are prohibited.
From Wednesday 2 February 2022: end of gauges in large establishments welcoming a seated public such as stadiums or concert halls (mask still compulsory)
From Wednesday 16 February 2022:
- Reopening of nightclubs (without gauge)
- Resumption of standing concerts
What rule for an outdoor gathering?
Gatherings in public space are not more limited in number of people since June 30, 2021. For big events, the gauge is 5,000 people. However, barrier measures and physical distancing must continue to be scrupulously respected. The prefects retain the possibility of closing access to certain sites conducive to outdoor festive gatherings and to prohibit certain gatherings or demonstrations in the public space, when their organizational conditions create a real health risk.
What rules for a private gathering?
Indoor gatherings are not prohibited. The government has not announced a gauge. No maximum number “at 6 or 8” but of “common sense” clarified Jean Castex on December 17 before specifying: “The fewer of us there are, the less risk we take, let’s avoid big parties, big gatherings or big dinners.”
How many people for a funeral?
The funeral ceremonies in places of worship (church, mosque, etc.) are not limited in number of participants provided that 1 free seat is left between each person or family entity. The ceremonies organized in cemeteries are allowed without gauge limit since June 30, 2021.
How many people in a concert?
For large events such as concerts, the limit is set at 2,000 people indoors and 5,000 outdoors. Standing concerts are prohibited.
How many people in a stadium?
For major events such as matches or sporting events in a stadium, the limit is set at 2,000 people indoors and 5,000 outdoors.
What are the rules for corporate gatherings?
There is no gauge set by the Department of Labor. Nevertheless, the responsible employer or operator can define a “gauge” specifying the number of people who can be present simultaneously in the same enclosed space (employees, customers, service providers, suppliers, etc.) in compliance with the rules of physical distancing and wearing a mask, specifies the health protocol updated on November 29, 2021. It can be retained, as an indication, a configuration of the gauge at 4 m2 per person to ensure a distance of at least one meter around each person in all directions. Moments of conviviality (starting drinks, seminars, etc.) bringing together face-to-face employees in a professional setting are not recommended. Moments of conviviality, if they take place, must be in strict compliance with barrier gestures, in particular the wearing a mask, measures ventilation/ventilation and two meter distancing rules when the mask is removed.
How many people for a demonstration?
The organization of “demand protests” on public roads remains authorized, provided that they are declared to the prefecture. The limitation of gatherings in public space does not apply to demonstrations. On the other hand, the Prime Minister informed of a evolution of protocols health under the aegis of the prefects “so that the conditions of consumption of food products are strictly regulated and reserved for areas subject to the controls of the health pass” especially in the case of demonstrations or outdoor events.
How many people for a wedding?
As of June 30, 2021, weddings are no longer limited to a maximum number of guests. However, the rules of distancing and barrier gestures remain in force. A health pass is required in certain places of culture and leisure, as well as in restaurants and bars.
How many people maximum for a gathering?
| Place | Prohibited or authorized assembly? | Maximum number of people |
|---|---|---|
| At home | Gathering allowed | No gauge |
| In the street | Gathering allowed | No gauge |
| To exercise outside | Gathering allowed | No gauge |
| In a market | Gathering allowed | No gauge |
| Bar Restaurant | Gathering allowed | No gauge |
| Burial | Gathering allowed | No gauge |
| Marriage | Gathering allowed | No gauge |
| Business | Gathering allowed | No gauge |
| Expression | Gathering allowed | No gauge |
| large gatherings | Gathering allowed | 2,000 max indoors (until 02/02) 5,000 max outdoors (until 02/02) |
| Nightclub (reopening on 16) | Gathering allowed | No gauge (in theory) |