Make the 80th anniversary of D-Day a national holiday, urges French MP Next year is one of the last major anniversaries when World War II veterans will likely still be alive and able to pass on their stories to children
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Lundi de Pentcôte - the French public holiday that isn't How a heatwave in the summer of 2003 that killed 15,000 people changed the French calendar forever
France school and public holiday dates for 2021/22 The government has unveiled the calendar for the 2021/22 school year
‘Cut public holidays to 5 to boost Covid-hit economy' A centrist party in France has proposed a change to the number of public holidays in France as a way to tackle the current economic climate, on the same day that France's prime minister announced economic relaunch plans.
When are the public holidays in France in 2020 Only two of France's 11 public holidays fall on a weekend in 2020
Lundi de Pentecôte: a holiday in France like no other How a deadly heatwave in the summer of 2003 changed the French calendar forever
French police crackdown on crowds at beaches and parks Beaches in north France have once more been closed due to reports of “unacceptable behaviour”, as deconfinement continues, with police also investigating crowded parks, stadia and funerals this week.
Toussaint traditions strong even as grave visits fall Figures show number of young people visiting cemeteries is declining, but sales of traditional flowers remains high