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How to maximise your time off in France this year
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National cheese day, clocks: March dates to note in France
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When are the 2024-2025 school holidays in France?
The dates for for the different regions at a glance

The holidays for the 2024-2025 school year were announced by the government on February 9.
As usual, the dates are staggered across three academic zones to ensure holidaymakers can find available destinations and to extend the season for tourist operators.
2024 to 2025 holiday dates:

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