Last November was a nightmare in terms of accomplishing anything administrative because of all the legal holidays, which fell close enough to the weekend (i.e. any day from Weds.-Tuesday ;-) for people to take a long weekend or even a full week's vacation. But I can't remember what all the holidays are.
November 1, le toussaint
November 11? armistice?
What else?
How early in December do people hang it up for the year?
Nothing I can think of. Just be aware that a lot will be closed. Are you in Paris? Maybe someone there can tell you...
You're in luck because Nov. 1st fell on a Sunday this year and the 11th is a Wednesday. Kids are off school anyway and most people wont bother taking TWO vacation days to make the "pont" or bridge to a long weekend.
May is a lot of fun too, if you haven't already noticed
Can someone give me a preview of Armistice? Anything special to see? Or avoid?
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Originally Posted by Eclipsepearl
Nothing I can think of. Just be aware that a lot will be closed. Are you in Paris? Maybe someone there can tell you...
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I arrive the morning of the 11th. Just wondering what might be going on that could impact my arrival (traffic, etc) but also something I might want to see. A traditional parade, for example?
I arrive the morning of the 11th. Just wondering what might be going on that could impact my arrival (traffic, etc) but also something I might want to see. A traditional parade, for example?
Military parade from the Arc de Triomphe to the Hôtel des Invalides. November 11. ( you may see Angela Merkel because Sarko wants to make it "Une célébration Franco-Allemande"
and since you will be there for awhile:
Fête d'Art Sacré (Festival of Sacred Art).
A series of classical concerts is held in five of the oldest churches of Paris. Mid-November to mid-December. ( check which churches and schedules if interested)
Nothing I can think of. Just be aware that a lot will be closed. Are you in Paris? Maybe someone there can tell you...
You're in luck because Nov. 1st fell on a Sunday this year and the 11th is a Wednesday. Kids are off school anyway and most people wont bother taking TWO vacation days to make the "pont" or bridge to a long weekend.
May is a lot of fun too, if you haven't already noticed
