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Expat Guide

Holidays & Celebrations in France

Ready to celebrate your new life in France? What better way to get to know your new home than experiencing the holidays and celebrations in France. Whatever party you’re looking for, you’ll find it in our expert guides on everything from local Christmas traditions to French public holidays.

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French public holidays: important dates in 2022 and 2023

 Living in France? Here’s a list of all the French public holidays you need to know in 2022 and 2023, as well as other important dates to make a note...
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Top 10 French festivals you don’t want to miss

 From kites and lemons to dragons and opera, we share the best French festivals to help you experience the country’s vibrant culture.
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Christmas in France: a guide to French Christmas traditions

 Get into the festive cheer of French Christmas traditions: Count down to Christmas with this guide of 25 Christmas traditions in France.
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French New Year traditions: celebrating New Year’s Eve in France

 Find out how to jump into celebrating the New Year in France and make your own French King cake to share with friends for Epiphany in France.
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10 things you need to know about Halloween in France

 If you’re expecting to celebrate an American-style Halloween in France, you might want to check out these 10 facts first.
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School holidays in France

 Here is a list of school holidays in France to help expat parents make the necessary arrangements for holiday and childcare.
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