Paris from May 1 - May 9 2008 - Will anything be closed?
Nov 17th, 2007, 07:16 AM
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Paris from May 1 - May 9 2008 - Will anything be closed?
We're arriving in Paris at 7am on May 1 and wondering about accessibility to ATMS and sites on that date. Will the ATMS be working on that day (I think I saw that the banks are closed). Will the museums and/or Versailles be open? How about the restaurants and other facilities. Also, are there any dates from May 1- May 9th that we will find our activities not possible due to holiday events or closures?
Nov 17th, 2007, 07:25 AM
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Hi
Traditionally quite a lot of things are closed on May 1st in Europe. But to be sure you should check out the attractions homepages. Here is my Paris trip report with pictures http://gardkarlsen.com/Paris_France.htm and as you will see there are links to many of the attractions. ATM's normally work...even on public holidays
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http://gardkarlsen.com - trip reports and pictures
Traditionally quite a lot of things are closed on May 1st in Europe. But to be sure you should check out the attractions homepages. Here is my Paris trip report with pictures http://gardkarlsen.com/Paris_France.htm and as you will see there are links to many of the attractions. ATM's normally work...even on public holidays
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Gard
http://gardkarlsen.com - trip reports and pictures
Nov 17th, 2007, 08:18 AM
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Holidays in France in May 2008
May 1 - 'Labour Day' AND most unusually, Thursday, Feast of the Ascension - so the French lose a day of holidays
Many things will be closed, but ATM's are usually stocked and accessible.
May 8 Victory Europe Day
May 11 - Sunday,Pentecost (Whitsun)
May 12 - Monday, called in France Monday of Pentecost, in England Whit Monday. Still some confusion in France as to whether this is still a holiday (It was, then it was supposed to be given up to help fund seniors residences, assistance, etc. This wasn't too popular, and the day given up was spread throughout the year, but most years there is still confusion on the Monday.)
Because Easter is so early, holidays that often fall at the end of May are at the beginning.
May 1 - 'Labour Day' AND most unusually, Thursday, Feast of the Ascension - so the French lose a day of holidays
Many things will be closed, but ATM's are usually stocked and accessible.
May 8 Victory Europe Day
May 11 - Sunday,Pentecost (Whitsun)
May 12 - Monday, called in France Monday of Pentecost, in England Whit Monday. Still some confusion in France as to whether this is still a holiday (It was, then it was supposed to be given up to help fund seniors residences, assistance, etc. This wasn't too popular, and the day given up was spread throughout the year, but most years there is still confusion on the Monday.)
Because Easter is so early, holidays that often fall at the end of May are at the beginning.
Nov 18th, 2007, 07:41 AM
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We will be there on May 1st too. According to their website it appears that the Monet House and Gardens in Giverny will be open May 1st, but it is not very clear. Does anyone know if indeed they will be open? If so, it would seem an ideal time to visit if the weather cooperates.
Nov 19th, 2007, 05:46 AM
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We were in Paris on May 8 and saw the tail end of a wonderful parade down the Champs Elysees in honor of Victory Day. We just happened upon this and wished we had seen the whole thing. I would make sure I was in the area in the morning.
Nov 24th, 2007, 03:56 PM
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I agree, looking at the website it appears that it will be open. There is a link to send them an e-mail. It might be best to just ask them.
www.giverny.org
www.giverny.org
Nov 25th, 2007, 04:00 AM
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I believe Giverny is unusual in that it opens every day, even holidays, during the period it is open--with the exception of its standard weekly closure day. I think it is open every holiday that isn't its normal closure day. Probably they do that because they do have a short opening season.
That giverny website listed above isn't the official website of the Monet Foundation. This one is and the page where they say they are open holidays.
http://www.fondation-monet.com/france/plan/index.html
That giverny website listed above isn't the official website of the Monet Foundation. This one is and the page where they say they are open holidays.
http://www.fondation-monet.com/france/plan/index.html
Nov 25th, 2007, 04:31 AM
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Thank you Christina. That is an excellent site and It does appear that it will be open May1. Weather permitting, that could be a good time to visit although I would imagine there would be crowds since so much else is closed.
Nov 25th, 2007, 04:32 AM
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What they say on that website is:
La Fondation est ouverte du 1er avril au 31 octobre.
Tous les jours, sauf le lundi de 9h30 à 18h00.
Ouverture exceptionnelle tous les jours fériés et lundis fériés pendant cette période.
That is, they are open every day from 1st April to 31st October, except Mondays. However, if Monday is holiday, they will open on Monday also
Since May 1st is a Thursday, it seems as if they will be open that day.
La Fondation est ouverte du 1er avril au 31 octobre.
Tous les jours, sauf le lundi de 9h30 à 18h00.
Ouverture exceptionnelle tous les jours fériés et lundis fériés pendant cette période.
That is, they are open every day from 1st April to 31st October, except Mondays. However, if Monday is holiday, they will open on Monday also
Since May 1st is a Thursday, it seems as if they will be open that day.
Nov 25th, 2007, 05:10 AM
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May 8 is a wonderful day to experience Paris. Watch the parade and make sure you visit the Arc de Triomphe that day or the next day to view the massive French flag flying inside the arc.
It's also a joy just to watch Parisian families enjoying the day just strolling the parks, avenues and streets of the city.
It's also a joy just to watch Parisian families enjoying the day just strolling the parks, avenues and streets of the city.
