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Our French gîte: The peace of Landes is perfect escape from tourist traps
Nigel Bond explains how he deliberately chose somewhere for his gite away from the tourist hotspots
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Camping holidays in France: more families swap hotels for mobile homes this summer
Campsites have become an increasingly popular option for holidaymakers in recent years
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Shark sightings in France: No need to panic
Increased sightings spark concern, but an expert urges focus on conservation over fear
Public Holidays in France 2019
List of the public holidays in France this year.
Jour de l'an (New year's Day) - Tuesday January 1, 2019
Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday) - Monday April 22, 2019
Fête du travail(Labour Day) - Wednesday May 1, 2019
Victoire1945(Victory in Europe Day) - Wednesday May 8, 2019
Ascension(Ascension day) - Thursday May 30, 2019
Pentecôte (Pentecost) - Monday June 10, 2019
Fête Nationale (French National Day / Bastille Day) - Sunday July 14, 2019
Assomption(Assumption Day) - Thursday August 15, 2019
Toussaint (All Saints' Day) - Friday November 1, 2019
Armistice 1918 (Armistice 1918)- Monday November 11, 2019
Jour de Noël (Christmas Day) - Wednesday December 25, 2019
For further information, please visit the official French administration website