May 1st articles Tag

May Day: 5 Unusual Facts About Lily of the Valley

ssarily bloom at the beginning of May. In nature, the blooming of Lily of the Valley spans from April to July. The legend that this plant blooms for May 1st is rarely confirmed, although the graceful clusters of bell-shaped flowers are symbolically linked to this date and Labor Day. This plant, wh ...

26
Apr
2007

Public Holidays: Understanding the Regulations in 5 Questions

the list of legal public holidays is set by Article L. 222-1 of the Labor Code. These are eleven legal holiday days: - January 1st - Easter Monday - May 1st or Labor Day - May 8th - Ascension Day - Whit Monday - July 14th - Assumption (August 15th) - All Saints' Day - November 11th - December 25th ...

25
May
2009

Arles: 5 Good Reasons to Visit the Capital of the Camargue

ut the year, the city is enlivened by traditional festivals and cultural events: • the election of the Queen of Arles every 3 years. • the guardians' festival held on May 1st. • the Easter Feria and other bullfighting events. • the santonniers fair. • the Rencontres d'Arles (International ...

12
Jan
2009

Pyrenees: Visiting the Gavarnie circus in 6 questions

itude of 1565 meters. 4- Is the Gavarnie circus paid? Access to the Gavarnie circus is free. However, parking in the village of Gavarnie is charged from May 1st to October 31st. The rate (in 2023) is €5 per vehicle. If you go there in a camper van, you can only park overnight at the Holle area a ...

01
Mar
2010

Cutting Hair with the Moon: The Lunar Calendar 2024

What is the principle? The Moon, which is Earth's only natural satellite, has captivated humanity since time immemorial. Many civilizations have deified this celestial body, elevating it to the status of a god or goddess, and even today, festivals are dedicated to it. It is therefore not surprisin ...

18
Oct
2018

May on bike: in May, pedal as you please.

f May. All rankings will be available daily on the operation's website (link below). Edition 2023 - Translation: Edition 2023 The May on Bike 2023 edition takes place from May 1st to 31st, 2023. The objective is to exceed the 3000 participants of the previous edition. The bike reporter, Jérôme Zin ...

30
Apr
2021

Indre-et-Loire : 5 good reasons to visit the Château de la Bourdaisière

odiversity... The castle gardens are open to the public from April 1 to October 31. The opening hours are: - from 10am to 7pm in high season from May 1st to September 30th - from 11am to 6pm in low season, i.e. in the months of April and October. 3- There are plenty of tomatoes The ...

16
Sep
2022

The International City of the French Language: a cultural place to discover in Villers-Cotterêts.

Villers-Cotterêts Opening Hours Open from Tuesday to Sunday: from 10am to 6:30pm. Closed on Mondays (except Easter Monday and Whit Monday). Closed on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th. Please note: the last entry to the City is one hour before closing time. Prices (2023) Full price: €9 R ...

23
Oct
2023

Origin Info: 5 Things to Know About This Indicator

art of this dynamic of transparency, which until now has been absent from the shelves "for processed food products." A specification must be written by May 1st. Following the meeting held at Bercy on March 13, 2024, the Origine Info initiative was favorably received by all participants, according to ...

14
Mar
2024

Soissons in Lights: a free illuminated tour

mapping, music, and storytelling to bring the city's past to life through five monuments and five characters. Five Iconic Monuments to Discover From May 1st to September 28th, 2024, visitors are invited to see with fresh eyes 5 iconic sites of the city of Soissons: • the Town Hall. • Sa ...

25
Apr
2024

The Festival of the Guardians: Testimony and Advice from a Tourist in Arles

An unexpected opportunity The first thing to know about the Fête des gardians is that it takes place every year in Arles on May 1st. However, in 2024, this event was postponed to the following week due to rain. This fortunate turn of events allowed me to attend the festivities on Wednesday, May 8 ...

06
June
2024