Macron Safeguards Paris' Riverside Booksellers for Olympics

In a move celebrated by the community, the French president overturns plans for their removal, citing cultural heritage preservation.

French President Emmanuel Macron has intervened to allow Paris' iconic riverside booksellers to remain in place during the 2024 Summer Olympics, overturning previous plans for their removal due to security concerns.
The decision has been met with widespread relief among the booksellers and Parisians, who view the stalls as a vital part of the city's cultural heritage.
Macron's intervention highlights the importance of preserving living heritage and has been praised by the bookseller community and cultural figures.
The booksellers, operating from historic green boxes along the Seine, had faced potential displacement as part of security measures for the Olympics' opening ceremony.
This move ensures that the centuries-old tradition of open-air bookstalls will continue to be a feature of Parisian life during the global event.