May day bridge

May 1, 2026: Bison Futé’s traffic outlook for this long weekend.

In France, May Day is a public holiday. This year it falls on a Friday, offering the prospect of a long weekend. But beware—traffic jams could spoil the short break. Here are Bison Futé’s forecasts for the May 1–3, 2026 weekend.

Seine-et-Marne: this Royal Garden, listed as a Remarkable Garden, unfolds its sublime rhododendrons with free admission

In Seine-et-Marne, the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau are in full bloom this spring 2026, showcasing their rhododendron beds. A 130-hectare royal park, listed as a Remarkable Garden, free to enter—you can run, you can dash around (and you can picnic).

La Ferme de l'Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay: a charming hotel in the heart of the Yvelines countryside

La Ferme de l'Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, tucked away in the Vallée de Chevreuse, offers an enchanting interlude of country-style accommodation, Italian gastronomy and a connection to nature, to be discovered all year round in the Yvelines. Whether you're a Parisian looking for a weekend getaway or a tourist looking for a nature experience near Versailles or Dampierre, Ferme de l'Abbaye has a lot to offer. We've tested it and told you all about it...

Fireworks at the Foire du Trône

The Foire du Trône invites you to discover its traditional Labor Day fireworks display. An eco-friendly fireworks display held on Saturday, June 1, 2019.