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Five things they don't tell you about… la rentrée

The official end of the summer holidays in France brings a mixture of relaxation and return to work

French school holiday dates September 2025 to July 2026

The dates of the Christmas break are the same for all children, but other holidays may vary

How to maximise your time off in France this year

The calendar of public holidays makes 2025 a good year for those looking to make the most of holiday time, with a number of long weekends and opportunity to ‘bridge’ extra days

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Summer trains, ferry offer, holiday traffic: 7 France travel updates

Our round up also looks at TGV disruption, the rising cost of plane tickets and changes to the Paris metro

National cheese day, clocks: March dates to note in France

Dates of interest to put on the calendar this month

Will French train strikes continue this weekend?

Unions are calling on a different set of rail workers to take part in more action at the end of this week

French half-term train strikes: half of TGVs cancelled

Up to 90% of ticket inspectors will take part

When are the 2024-2025 school holidays in France?

The dates for for the different regions at a glance

Pancakes, French school holidays: key February dates for your diary

Dates of interest in France to put on the calendar next month

Change to France’s school holiday zone system under review

The long-used ‘three-zone’ system could change soon, but critics question the possible economic impact

Check: When do school holidays fall in my part of France next year?

Use our chart to avoid the holiday rush if you do not have children in school here

Macron wants (some) pupils back at school a week earlier in France

The summer holidays are too long, said the president. Clarification on the criteria for this is expected shortly

Shortening school holidays in France: What are the pros and cons?

Pupils break up on July 7 or 8 for an eight-week break

When are the school holidays in your part of France next year?

France is divided into four academic zones when it comes to holidays. Check your zone and dates here and get ahead for the next school year

Heavy traffic expected this weekend in France as summer holidays begin

Traffic in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is expected to be ‘extremely difficult’ this Saturday as holiday makers set out for the coast and other popular destinations

State aid for France's ski resorts as lifts stay closed

Authorities refuse to speculate on possible reopening dates as school holidays loom

France school and public holiday dates for 2021/22

The government has unveiled the calendar for the 2021/22 school year

Vacances Apprenantes: new educational summer camps in France

Learn about the government's new summer schemes for families who feel their children have missed out on vital schoolwork during the Coronavirus-induced lockdown.

School holidays in France in 2020

List of the school holidays in France for 2020.

French school holiday dates for 2020/21 unveiled

Pupils will head back to school after the summer holidays on September 1, 2020

Rentrée 2018: School changes expected from CP to lycée

This year’s Rentrée is set to include several changes to the school day, from primary years up to lycée, including a ban on mobile phones and the learning of La Marseillaise for younger pupils.

Parents join teachers in dates protest in France

Teachers and parents are, unusually, jointly protesting over the 2018-19 school year dates saying there is too big a gap between the spring holidays and the start of summer – and they say 2019-2020 will be worse.

School holidays

Five things they don't tell you about… la rentrée

French school holiday dates September 2025 to July 2026

How to maximise your time off in France this year

Summer trains, ferry offer, holiday traffic: 7 France travel updates

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