New semi-confinement in France: What you can and cannot do The Connexion uses necessary cookies to help us provide you with a better user experience. By continuing to use this website, you accept our use of cookies. Accept New semi-confinement in France: What you can and cannot do What the new lockdown rules that come into force across France on Saturday mean in practice for residents 1 April 2021 The semi-lockdown restrictions in place in 19 departments in France will apply nationwide from Saturday eveningBy Hannah Thompson President Macron announced last night that the semi-lockdown restrictions in place in 19 departments in France will apply nationwide from Saturday evening.