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Les Cévennes: Escape the daily hustle and bustle with the beauty of untouched French mountains
Explore the timeless allure and hidden gems of the secluded Cévennes mountains
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Chance to spend a night as a ‘lighthouse keeper’ on Brittany island
This renovated lighthouse keeper’s cottage provides an unusual weekend stay option
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How many bank holidays does France get vs Europe and US?
See how France compares as MPs debate taking away one of the country’s jours fériés
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