France's weekend is Saturday and Sunday. most shops are closed or have sharply reduced hours on Sundays, so plan ahead.
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The weekend in France is Saturday and Sunday.
Shops: 9am/10am-7pm, many closed Sunday and Monday morning
most shops are closed or have sharply reduced hours on Sundays, so plan ahead
Small and mid-size shops are frequently closed on Sundays and sometimes Monday mornings — plan grocery and errands accordingly. Many also close for a midday lunch break outside major cities.