Whit monday

Stores and shopping centers open on Whit Monday 2025 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Every year, Whit Monday offers many French people a three-day weekend. It's a bank holiday, but is sometimes worked as part of the solidarity day, so it's still a great opportunity for a shopping spree! Discover the list of shopping centers and department stores open in Paris and Île-de-France on Monday June 9, 2025.

Flea markets and garage sales on Whit Monday, June 9, 2025, in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

On Whit Monday, June 9, 2025, Paris and the Île-de-France region go into XXL bargain-hunting mode. Between neighborhood flea markets, well-stocked vide-greniers and open-air flea markets, vintage enthusiasts have a date with the find. The perfect way to spend the holiday!

Swimming pools open and their opening hours this Whit Monday 2025 in Paris

How about a trip to the pool this Whit Monday? If the weather's fine, it's a good time to start enjoying the open-air pools, to splash around and relax with the family this June 9, 2025.

Why is Whit Monday a special holiday in France? Origin and history

Whit Monday is celebrated every year 50 days after Easter. An "optional" holiday in the French calendar, we explain the origin and history of this religious feast, which falls this year on June 9, 2025.

Pentecost weekend: 10 great exhibitions to discover in Paris on June 7, 8 and 9, 2025

What are we doing this Pentecost weekend in Paris, Saturday June 7, Sunday June 8 and Monday June 9, 2025? Easy: take advantage of this long weekend to discover the most beautiful exhibitions of the moment. Here's a small selection of things to do in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this Pentecost weekend.

September 2024 Grand Parade at the Jardin d'Acclimatation with dancers and acrobats

The Grande Parade at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, in Paris's 16th arrondissement, returns this Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024. Why not take advantage of the festive entertainment on offer at this verdant amusement park, with friends or family?

Festival de jour // de nuit 2023 : the free street art festival in Essonne

Rediscover street art during the festival de jour // de nuit 2023, free and open to all, from May 26 to June 4 in the streets of several towns and villages in Essonne. Circus, dance, performance and theater await you.