Les grandes vacances is an essential summer tradition in France where schools and many businesses close for approximately two months. The holiday period begins with school closures on July 4th and ends when schools reopen on September 1st. This widespread holiday causes significant travel across the country, leading to heavy traffic, particularly on weekends. The crossover weekend between returning and departing vacationers is notorious for congestion. Additionally, many opt for train travel, making summer the busiest season for rail services as people seek environmentally friendly transport.
The French summer holidays begin when schools break up, lasting from July 4th to September 1st, marking a period when most of France takes a long vacation.
Traffic becomes a major concern during grandes vacances, especially on weekends, with the Bison Futé traffic updates warning about congested roads and peak travel times.
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