Easter 2013 Holidays in France

Find great deals on Easter holiday accommodation in France including villas gites, farmhouses, hotels and self catering.

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Easter, or Pâques as it is known in France, is celebrated over a long Easter weekend from the 30th to the 1st of April 2013. Easter in France is a family affair, and is also the traditional signal for most tourist and visitor attractions to open for the year. All this makes France the ideal destination for a short break, family holiday, or long weekend. Use the search box on this page to find late availability self

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French Easter Traditions

In France, Easter is known as Pâques, and is widely commemorated across the country. The Thursday before Easter, church bells fall silent across towns and villages and children are traditionally told that the bells have 'flown' on their wings to Rome to see the Pope. Then the church bells are rung again on Easter morning to celebrate the resurrection. As result, bells play an important role in the French Easter tradition, with most “boulangerie” or “chocolatier” selling chocolate flying bells, plus of course Easter eggs and bunnies. In fact food continues to feature in French Easter celebrations, with chocolate eggs decorated like works of art on display in shop windows, and families often making a traditional Easter cake.

Visiting France in April

France is a great place to visit in the spring. The beautiful countryside is bursting into life, so it’s a good time to get outdoors with an activity holiday. Plenty of events and festivals take place across the country, and for a romantic break where better to visit than Paris in the springtime? Find out more about visiting France in April.