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Pentecost weekend: 10 great exhibitions to discover in Paris on May 18, 19 and 20, 2024

What are we doing this Pentecost weekend in Paris, this Saturday 18, Sunday 19 and Monday 20 May 2024? Easy: we're taking advantage of this long weekend to discover the most beautiful exhibitions of the moment. Here's a small selection of things to do this Pentecost weekend.
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Parc Astérix celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024, reopening date and programme

Parc Astérix is set to reopen its doors on March 30, 2024. And this special year, celebrating 65 years of Asterix and 35 years of the Park, promises many surprises. A new attraction, a musical and a new float are all on the agenda.
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Why is Easter Monday a public holiday in France? Origin and history

It's one of the most important dates in the Christian religious calendar. As you may have guessed, I'm talking about Easter. But do you know exactly what Catholics and Protestants celebrate on this day, and why Easter Monday, which falls on April 1, 2024, is a public holiday? We'll tell you.
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Ascension 2024: will children be bridging the gap this year?

This spring, Ascension Day falls on May 9, 2024, making some people want to get away from it all. But what about the children? Is there school on Friday, May 10? We've got the answer.
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Shopping centers and stores in Paris and the Île-de-France region open on Monday, January 1, 2024

Which shopping centers and department stores will be open or closed this Monday, January 1, 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region? Find the list here.
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Shopping centers and stores open this Monday, December 25, 2023 in Paris and the greater Paris region

Which stores and shopping centers will be open or closed this Monday, December 25, 2022 in Paris and the Île-de-France region? Find the list here.
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Shopping centers opening on November 11, 2023 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, opening hours

Are you looking for a store or mall to open in Paris and the Ile-de-France region on November 11 to do your shopping? Here's our guide to mall openings on Saturday, November 11, 2023!
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Why is November 11 a public holiday in France? History and origins

Every year, France celebrates November 11th with a series of tributes and commemorations. But do you know why this historic date is a national holiday? We tell you.
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Why is November 1st a public holiday? History and origins of All Saints' Day

In France, as in many other countries, November 1st is a public holiday. But do you know exactly why All Saints' Day is a holiday, and what its history and origins are? We tell you all about it.
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Shopping centers and stores open this November 1, 2023 in Paris and Ile-de-France, opening hours

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, is a holiday... Let's take advantage of the holiday to sort out our wardrobes and complete our winter wardrobes, with a shopping spree in the many stores and malls that are still open!
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Why is August 15 a public holiday in France? Assumption: history and origins

This August 15, it's the Assumption. Alongside other feasts such as Christmas, Ascension and All Saints' Day, Assumption Day is celebrated by many Catholics every year. But do you know the history and origins of this holiday in France? We tell you all about it.
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Assumption Bridge: 10 free outings to make the most of the August 15 long weekend

For this August 15, 2023, we've come up with ten great ideas for going out and having fun over the Assumption long weekend in the capital. All you have to do is choose from a host of free events!
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Shopping centers in Paris and the Île-de-France region open on July 14, 2023

Did you really think that shopping centers were closed on Friday, July 14, 2023? Well no, even on public holidays you can enjoy the stores! And because no one thinks about it, we're free to take advantage of all the bargains!
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Swimming pools open in Paris this Whit Monday 2023

How about a dip in the pool this Whit Monday? It's a bank holiday, the kids don't have school and half the parents have the day off... So, what are we going to do? If the weather's nice, why not take a dip in the pool? There are a few open, so we can splash around all day!
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Stores and shopping centers open on Whit Monday 2023 in Paris Ile-de-France

With Whit Monday, the French enjoy another three-day weekend. Do you want to take advantage of it to do your shopping? Here are the shopping centers open in Paris and Île-de-France this Monday, May 29, 2023, a public holiday in France.
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Why is Whit Monday a special holiday in France? History and origin

Pentecost Monday is celebrated every year 50 days after Easter. Additional holiday in the French calendar, we explain you the origin and the history of this religious holiday which falls this year on May 29, 2023.
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Stores and shopping centers open this Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Paris and Île-de-France

Are you looking for a department store or a shopping center open on Thursday, May 18, 2023, Ascension Day? Discover the list of places open or closed for shopping in Paris and Ile-de-France on this Ascension Day holiday.
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Why is Ascension Day a public holiday in France? Origin and history

The Ascension is one of the great religious feasts for Christians. But do you know its history and origin, and do you know why this day is a holiday in France? We tell you.
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8-May in Paris: Arc de Triomphe and metro closed, demonstrations prohibited in the area

This Monday, France commemorates the victory of May 8, 1945. Various ceremonies are organized in Paris, including the traditional commemoration of the President of the Republic at the Arc de Triomphe, involving the closure of metro stations and the monument, as well as the prohibition of demonstrations in the area.
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Did you know: why May 8 is a public holiday in France?

One week after May 1st, comes May 8th. But do you remember why this day is also a public holiday in France? We tell you.