Launching as of this Monday, August 9, the health pass will now condition the lives of the French, especially those who do not have it. If the practice of many activities now requires sesame, others can be done without it.
To do this, you should not be afraid to spend time outdoors. That’s good, the weather should improve for the month of August. The many gardens and parks, in fact, are not subject to the pass. Thus, it will be possible to walk or sit there to relax, regardless of whether or not you have the document. Similarly, outdoor exhibits will also be accessible. The walks around the farm too.
Likewise, people who enjoy great natural spaces will not be asked for anything to enjoy them. Hikers and tourists who wish to explore the country’s landscapes (mountains, fields, coasts …) will be able to satisfy their wishes without having to show the document. As for the beaches, most will continue to be freely accessible, although some, especially private ones, will require you to show your pass.
This should not be necessary to rent a small boat (canoes, kayaks, boats…) and spend a moment with friends or family on a canal or on a lake.
It should also be noted that the practice of outdoor sports, even on equipment installed by local authorities, is authorized without a health pass. Petanque games too.
For people who want to go far from home but without sleeping in a motorhome or van, it will be possible to book a campsite, if it does not have a restaurant or swimming pool. The same goes for hotels, hostels or guesthouses that only offer one accommodation offer. The shelters, which host the hikers, are also not affected, the Savoy prefecture said.
People who do not have their health pass will obviously be able to continue shopping during these holidays. Stores and boutiques are not required to verify this. On the other hand, some shopping centers will not be accessible if they have more than 20,000 square meters and if the prefecture takes an order from this address.