Winter tyres, heating oil, fuel: 10 November dates to note in France
The government has now announced that fines will not be handed out for non-compliance with winter tyre rules until at least the end of 2022.
Toussaint public holiday
November 1 marks Toussaint (All Saints’ Day) in France, which is a public holiday.
Many people faire le pont (make a bridge) between the weekend and Toussaint by taking today (October 31) as a holiday day so some shops or services may be closed or reduced.
All Saints’ Day is followed by All Souls’ Day, an occasion on which people traditionally visit the graves of loved ones who have passed away.
However, the fact that November 1 is a public holiday means that many people will also go on Tuesday to lay flowers and reflect.
Trêve hivernale begins
France’s trêve hivernale, which bans landlords from evicting tenants over the winter months, will begin on November 1. It will end on March 31, 2023.
This also means that energy producers cannot cut off a client’s electricity or gas if they fail to pay their bills although they can reduce electrical voltage.
Winter tyre rules enforced
From November 1 until March 31, people driving in mountainous areas where winter tyre/snow chain requirements are in place will risk a fine of €135 if they do not comply with the rules. Read More...
