Retailers and hairdressers admit limited number of customers for first time since October

Queues snaked outside hairdressers’ shops and department stores sold gifts and Christmas decorations on Saturday as France partially reopened following a month-long lockdown.

Shops selling non-essential goods such as shoes, clothes and toys reopened in the first easing of national restrictions since 30 October. Bars and restaurants remain closed until 20 January.

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