Located in the 6th arrondissement, at the foot of the contemporary art museum, the MacBar has not only attracted cocktail and tapa lovers. According to state services, the decibels have also ended up disturbing the nerves of local residents and guests of a nearby hotel, leading to a citation as early as April 19.
On May 14, the prefecture had actually sent a letter to the owner asking them to lower the volume. The problem? No response was given, leading to the assumption that the manager had no intention of turning it down. As a result, the curtains were drawn on prefectural orders.
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Public Order vs. Happy Hour
The decision, made on August 5th, is based on the protection of public order, health, and tranquility. The administration believes that the manager deliberately ignored their obligations, which justifies this administrative closure. An official notice now proudly displays on the facade, replacing the menu.
For regulars, it’s a dry week. For the establishment, it’s a tough blow right in the middle of the summer season. Now, the question remains whether this enforced break will serve as a wake-up call for order or just be a brief pause before turning the speakers back up.
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