Originally Posted by
bevoinva
We went in September last and it was very nice. Unfortunately, we go back then - have to go earlier in the year. Looks like I now also have the option of early June and pretty much the entire month of July as well. As mentioned above, it seems that there may be a lot of closures in August so I don't think that would be my first choice.
I'm assuming that by July, the city is overrun with visitors so the early June days might be my best bet.
I'd go in May or early June if you can. I've been to Paris many times in July, August, September and October and other parts of France in April and in May. While August is vacation time for those in Paris there is enough open that it is still doable. It's the small stores that will be closed and sometimes it's disappointing if you're looking to go to your favorite chocolate store, spice store, etc. As
AAL said, some restaurants are closed. May 1 is Labor Day and everything is closed.
Bobette