What do the French do on May Day?

The flowers are a more general token of appreciation between close friends and family members these days. The eight-hour working day was officially introduced in France on April 23, 1919, and May 1 became a public holiday called Fête internationale des Travailleurs (International Worker's Day). read more

On May day (le 1er mai, la fête du travail : Labor Day) we can decide to do nothing or to join a march organized by a syndicate about the rights of workers. read more

May Day in France is symbolised by lilies of the valley, commonly known as ‘muguet’ in French. It is a woodland plant found in the cool temperate parts of France. The flowering stems are easily recognisable with its two leaves. read more