Eurostar London to Paris May 1
Dec 30th, 2002, 08:05 PM
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yes, it's one of the biggest holidays in the world -- May Day (or Labor Day or Workers' Day, etc). It's celebrated in many countries all over the world, including many in Europe. I think UK has first Monday in May as a holiday instead, but it is a national holiday in France. Because it's on a Thursday next year (and the next Monday is the first), I imagine a lot of folks will be taking that long weekend as a holiday
Dec 30th, 2002, 09:28 PM
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Another consideratiom - be careful in both London and Paris on May 1. Many years there are huge demonstrations on May Day. Sometimes they become violent. This used to be a a day to celebrate the labor movement but anarchists have just about taken over. Most parts of the cities are perfectly safe - but avoid the areas with the parades and demos.
Dec 31st, 2002, 05:55 AM
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Dont worry about the may day parades - as long as you are not in the City of London or The Square Mile as it is also known (the financial district) then you will have no problem - the police now keep these demonstartions very well contained - they generally pass off ok with minor, isolated incidents of trouble.
