In France, and in Paris in particular, the week of the 15th of August is traditionally the most quiet week of the year. First, because the 15th of August is a holiday (Assumption of Mary) and second because it's part of the 3 first weeks of August during which, France is known to be "closed" (I learned why recently; it's because when the French were first granted 2 vacation weeks in 1936, the Government picked the 2 first weeks of August. When they added a 3rd then later a 4th week, they simply added them to the ones already in place). I took this photo at Place du Trocadero, a square that is usually packed with cars!
Honestly, when I lived there I loved being in town during August and having the place to myself. Toi aussi, Eric?
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhh oui!
DeleteAmazing to see.
ReplyDeleteAnd as a "taxi moto driver" it's also the best week to drive in Paris :)
ReplyDeleteTrue! (And to park too!)
DeleteI always understood that Paris in August was too hot and uncomfortable and lots of places were closed.
ReplyDeletePerhaps I need a rethink.
Not too hot, just the right temperature at the moment Drummond. But yes, a lot of places are closed.
DeleteI can totally picture this area - this is so cool to see! It is hard to imagine having all of that room to think... :)
ReplyDeleteLOL. It won't last anyway...
DeleteCould also be one of the best week of the year, at least to me...
ReplyDeleteFor us in this part of Scotland, this year le 12 août = la rentrée. :(
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