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Romantic Places for Your Honeymoon
Oct 12th
Newlyweds would like to spend their honeymoon in the place full of romantic atmosphere. Honeymoon is the most awaited moment after the tiring, yet exciting wedding ceremony. Choosing the best place for honeymoon together with the partners is one delightful moment in planning for the wedding. The fellow needs to be sure that the real honeymoon will be as delightful as the choosing the best place for honeymoon. Here are the reviews of several best places for honeymoon. More >
Enjoy Hypnotizing Moment in Paris
Oct 11th
Paris is destination for many tourists desiring a unique and elegant place to stay. The most appealing places in Paris are museums and galleries, river, tower, cafes, restaurants and shops or boutiques. The other different thing in Paris than any other countries is that Paris has so many old-fashioned buildings which are well-maintained. These buildings are utilized as the museums, galleries, shops, and the other important businesses in life. More >
Top Europe Destinations: Paris
Feb 8th
If you think that you have had your fill of European delights, it is not complete until you have visited the city of Paris. It is not called the city of love for nothing. Just like Barcelona, Paris has their own Arc de Triomphe to honor those who had fought for them in the past. Your nights will be fun filled when at the world renowned Moulin Rouge. Go to the Champ-Elysees and spend the day walking around and finding new cafes to wine and dine in. The Louvre will not disappoint you as you go through hundreds of artworks from famous painters and sculptors. The structure itself is an architectural wonder. Who can forget to have a trip to the Eiffel Tower? Have a picnic during the day as you munch on some cheese and wine and have dinner at the Eiffel Tower’s restaurant.
France Public Holidays 2011 Calendar
Jun 15th
French 2011 Public Holidays
The French enjoy 11 national jours feriés (holidays) annually. The civic calendar was first instituted in 1582; Bastille Day was incorporated in 1789, Armistice Day in 1918, Labor Day in 1935, and Victory Day in 1945. During the month of May, there is a holiday nearly every week, so be prepared for stores, banks and museums to shut their doors for days at a time. It is a good idea to call museums, restaurants and hotels in advance to make sure they will be open.
France School Holidays 2010 – 2011
Aug 4th
France 2010-2011 School Terms and Holidays
by: Europe Travel Guide
ZONE A: Brittany, lower Normandy, Pays de la Loire, Lorraine, Rhône Alpes, Auvergne, Languedoc, Midi-Pyrenees
ZONE B: North east France (Picardy, Nord-Pas de Calais, Champagne), Alsace, Franche-Comté and Burgundy, the Centre region, Limousin and Poitou Charentes, Upper Normandy (the Rouen area)
ZONE C: Greater Paris, Aquitaine
| ZONE A | ZONE B | ZONE C | |
| Autumn term starts | Thursday 2nd September 2010 | ||
| Toussaint – half term holiday period | From midday Saturday 23rd October 2010 to Wednesday 3rd November 2010 inclusive |
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| Christmas holidays |
From midday Saturday 18th December 2010 to Sunday 2nd January 2011 inclusive |
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| Winter holiday | Saturday 26th February 2011 to Sunday 13th March 2011 |
Saturday 19th February 2011 to Sunday 6th March 2011 |
Saturday 12th February 2011 to Sunday 27th February 2011 |
| Spring holiday |
Saturday 23rd April 2011 to Sunday 8th May 2011 |
Saturday 16th April 2011 to Sunday 1st May 2011 |
Saturday 9th April 2011 to Sunday 25th April 2011 |
| Start of the summer holiday | Saturday 2nd July 2011 after classes | ||
France Public Holidays 2010 Calendar
Aug 4th
Public Holidays in France For Year 2010
by: Europe Travel Guide
Here we compile for you the list of holidays in France. Take note that, in France only labour day (May 1st) is an official public holiday by statute. The rest of the holidays are granted by convention collective (agreement between employers’ and employees’ unions) or by agreement of the employer. Most of the holidays in France are Christian holidays.
In addition to public holidays, French school holidays happen four times each year.
Here are the dates of French public holidays in year 2010:
- Friday, 1 January 2010 – New Year’s Day (Jour de l’An).
- Sunday, 4 April 2010 – Easter (Pâques).
- Monday, 5 April 2010 – Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques).
- Saturday, 1 May 2010 – Labour Day (Fête du Travail)
- Saturday, 8 May 2010 – VE Day 2010 – WWII Victory Day (Fête de la Victoire 1945).
- Thursday, 13 May 2010 – Ascension Day (Ascension catholique).
- Sunday, 23 May 2010 – Whit Sunday (Pentecôte).
- Monday, 24 May 2010 – Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte).
- Wednesday, 14 July 2010 – Bastille Day (Fête nationale).
- Sunday, 15 August 2010 – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Assomption).
- Monday, 1 November 2010 – All Saints’ Day (Toussaint).
- Thursday, 11 November 2010 – Armistice Day (Armistice 1918).
- Saturday, 25 December 2010 – Christmas Day (Noël).
France School Holidays 2009 – 2010
Aug 4th
France 2009-2010 School Terms and Holidays
ZONE A: Brittany, lower Normandy, Pays de la Loire, Lorraine, Rhône Alpes, Auvergne, Languedoc, Midi-Pyrenees
ZONE B: North east France (Picardy, Nord-Pas de Calais, Champagne), Alsace, Franche-Comté and Burgundy, the Centre region, Limousin and Poitou Charentes, Upper Normandy (the Rouen area)
ZONE C: Greater Paris, Aquitaine
| ZONE A | ZONE B | ZONE C | |
| Autumn Term Starts | Wed, 2 September 2009 | ||
| Toussaint – Half Term Holiday Period | From midday Sat, 24 October 2009 to Wed, 4 November 2009 | ||
| Christmas Holidays | From midday Sat, 19 December 2009 to Sun, 3 January 2010 | ||
| Winter Holiday | Sat, 13 February 2010 to Sun, 28 February 2010 | Sat, 6 February 2010 to Sun, 21 February 2010 | Sat, 20 February 2010 to Sun, 7 March 2010 |
| Spring Holiday | Sat, 10 April 2010 to Sun, 25 April 2010 | Sat, 3 April 2010 to Sun, 18 April 2010 | Sat, 17 April 2010 to Sun, 3 May 2010 |
| Start of The Summer Holiday | Fri, 2 July 2010 after classes | ||
