Outdoor bars and cafes reopen in Paris

Much of Parisian life revolves around its bars and cafes. But for six long months, people in Paris have been confined to their apartments in lockdown. Rebecca Rosman reports that bar owners are preparing for this week’s reopening of a beloved institution.

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