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Why is May 8 a public holiday in France? History and origins

A week after May Day, May 8 arrives. But do you remember why this day is also a public holiday in France? What exactly do we commemorate on May 8? We’ll explain and take a look back at the history of this landmark date.
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Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at the BNF-François Mitterand: An unusual visit to the forest garden

The BNF (Bibliothèque Nationale de France - François Mitterand) is inviting us to discover its forest garden as part of the Rendez-vous aux Jardins event in Paris and the Île-de-France region from May 31 to June 2, 2024.