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French lockdown forcing some restaurants to bite the bullet

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A waiter checks the final revenue as he closes a bar terrace in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 17
A waiter checks the final revenue as he closes a bar terrace in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 17   -   Copyright  Lewis Joly/AP
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Restaurants in France will not re-open until at least January 20th next year and some owners claim they are at breaking point.

It's estimated the government's decision could see as many as 50,000 restaurants close their doors permanently.

Didier Quemener is chef and co-owner of the Plein Ouest restaurant in Paris.

Watch Euronews' interview with Didier in the media player above.