Public holidays are an opportunity to take time out for yourself and for activities you don't normally have time for. For art and culture lovers, this means just one thing: an exciting trip to the museum! But how? So museums and monuments stay open on a public holiday?
Yes, they do! The proof: this Saturday, November 11, 2023, the day commemorating the signing of the First World War armistice, many museums and monuments are opening their doors to us. It's an opportunity for us to take in thecultural news from these art venues, or to discover the artistic treasures of our region.
The good news is that there are plenty of museums and monuments in Paris and the Ile-de-France region open on November 11, ready to welcome you on this non-working day. There are so many, in fact, that it's quicker to list the places that are closed on this day. Here are the museums and monuments closed on November 11th.
As you can see, most art and cultural venues will remain open this Saturday, November 11. So you're spoilt for choice for your artistic outings! In fact, there may even be too many to choose from... So here's a selection ofexhibitions and venues to discover over the holiday.
By the way, do you know why November 11 is a public holiday in France?
Why is November 11 a public holiday in France? History and origins
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Why is November 11 a public holiday in France? History and origins
