Champions League Final: Restaurateurs on the Champs-Élysées Fear Revenue Losses Despite Security Measures

Paris - 29.05.2026: Tension is rising in Paris: On Saturday, May 30, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face Arsenal in the Champions League final. While the city is preparing for the major sporting event and expecting numerous football fans and tourists, restaurateurs along the Champs-Élysées are primarily worried about potential economic losses. The extensive security measures intended to ensure an undisturbed and peaceful event could severely impact business operations on what is normally a lucrative evening.Alexandre Bernard, President of the Union des Métiers et des Industries de l'Hôtellerie (UMIH) in Île-de-France, ...