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French teachers to strike over August return

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:53:00 +0100

Summer holidays are sacred in France and even more so it seems for French teachers. One union has called for a strike after the government did the unthinkable and timetabled the start of the autumn term before the end of August.

More French stay home for summer hols

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:35:00 +0200

Contrary to the widely-held belief that the French depart en masse in August for the country’s beaches, a study has revealed that 38 percent do not go away on holiday.

Ikea opens free hotel for sleepy drivers

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:03:38 +0200

Swedish furniture giant Ikea has opened a temporary hotel at a rest stop on one of France’s busiest motorways offering free rooms for 20-minute naps. The goal is to help drivers who have become sleepy at at the wheel, as well as selling a mattress or two.

More French opting for summer staycations

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:55:54 +0200

A new poll has found that 45 percent of French people are not travelling during their summer vacations this year. Most of those staying at home say they need to save money.