CAE INFORMATION SHEET SAMPLE

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Your local tourist office has asked you to contribute to an information sheet for visitors to your country. The purpose of this information sheet is to inform visitors about the main public holidays that occur throughout the year.

Write your information sheet in 220-260 words



France


The country´s top public holidays

France has numerous  public holidays in each season. There is always something to celebrate all year round. Here there is a list of the most important ones. Be warned that all  banks and most  businesses are closed on days marked with *.

Autumn 
Autumns are mild in France. It is a pretty good season  for a walk in our beautiful forests. November is marked by 2 public holidays which are certainly the most important ones:
·         All Saints Day ( 01/11)*
·         Remembrance Day of the 1st World War ( 11/11) *




Winter 
When the temperatures and the leaves begin to fall, the French are busy preparing Christmas and  New Year’s Eve, like in many other countries. Winter is definitively the best season to go skiing in the French  mountains.
·         Christmas Day ( 25 /12)
·         New year’s Eve ( 01/01) *

Spring 
Spring becomes milder and there are many more public holidays during this season.
 Do not miss :
·         Easter ( the first Monday of April)
·         Ascension Day ( 39 days after Easter Day)
·         Pentecost ( 50 days after Easter)
·         Labor Day ( 01/05) *
·         Veterans Day ( 08/05) *

Summer 
Summer is undoubtedly the favourite season for the French.
Temperatures are hot  and you can bath in our various beaches. The 14th of July is marked by the Bastille Day and fireworks are let off  in every town. On the 15th of August we celebrate the Assumption.

So whenever you choose to come to France, you’ll be able to join the French having fun during these public holidays.


By Syb from France

Location: Francia

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