Lyon's Presqu'île faces an apocalyptic atmosphere as protests and curfews threaten local businesses, with a brasserie manager preparing to dismantle its terrace to avoid losses.
Brasserie manager faces ongoing challenges
A brasserie manager on Place des Terreaux described the current situation as unprecedented since 2020, with October 24th expected to be another difficult day for business. The manager has been dealing with a series of disruptions that have severely impacted the area's usual activity.Protesters damaged the brasserie's terrace
A week before the current unrest, protesters had damaged the brasserie's terrace, leaving it in disrepair. This Saturday, the area remains largely empty, with no customers in sight, highlighting the ongoing impact of the disturbances on local businesses.Manager plans to dismantle the terrace
To avoid further incidents, the brasserie manager plans to dismantle the terrace in the early afternoon. This decision is expected to result in a guaranteed loss of revenue, as the space will no longer be available for customers.Presqu'île area described as apocalyptic
The Presqu'île area is experiencing an atmosphere described as apocalyptic, with few open shops and those that are open being empty or nearly so. The lack of foot traffic and ongoing unrest have left the area in a state of near abandonment.Situation unlikely to improve by Saturday afternoon
The situation is unlikely to improve by Saturday afternoon, amid concerns about the probable violation of the ban on demonstrations and the imposition of a curfew. These factors are expected to further hinder the recovery of local businesses in the area.Lyon becoming accustomed to its new reputation
Lyon appears to be becoming accustomed to its new reputation as a dead city, with the economic strain expected to overwhelm the last remaining businesses that survived previous challenges such as the Yellow Vests movement, the coronavirus pandemic, and ecological experiments.
