Too much holiday? Exploring France’s love affair with time off
By France24
14 July 2022 |
10:41 am
With a minimum of 30 days of paid leave per year, French people have the reputation of being on vacation all the time. During the summer months of July and August, parts of the country virtually shut down. So, what do they do with these cherished “congés payés”?
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