All Saints’ Day in France
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All Saints’ Day in France
We'll be in Paris on All Saints’ Day (Nov 1st, 2008). Does anyone know if stores/museums/restaurants are going to be closed?
Would we be better off to go away to Belgium during that time, or would the trains be very busy? Does Belgium celebrate All Saints' Day?
Thanks for your help!
Would we be better off to go away to Belgium during that time, or would the trains be very busy? Does Belgium celebrate All Saints' Day?
Thanks for your help!
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You can always take a walking tour with Paris Walks. They operate walks on most holidays.
http://www.paris-walks.com/
Or explore some churches. I can't imagine they would be closed.
Try Place des Vosges in the Marais. I was there one May Day and there was a lot of activity, people walking around and buskers for entertainment. One of the Paris Walks on Saturdays is the Marais and they end near Place des Vosges.
http://www.paris-walks.com/
Or explore some churches. I can't imagine they would be closed.
Try Place des Vosges in the Marais. I was there one May Day and there was a lot of activity, people walking around and buskers for entertainment. One of the Paris Walks on Saturdays is the Marais and they end near Place des Vosges.
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I don't know customs in Belgium, but wouldn't worry about it much for Paris. Yes, it is an official holiday but it isn't one of the most major ones where museums and everything typically close (which are mainly Christmas, New YEars and May 1st). Both the Louvre and Orsay museums are open on Nov. 1st, for example, and I imagine many others will be also. Large stores may be closed, but I wouldn't expect it to be a major problem for you in any other way.