For the record, the staggered winter holidays begin after classes on February 6th, 13th, or 20th, depending on where you live. TuesdayPolitics — MPs return to the hemicycle at the National Assembly after the Christmas break. READ ALSO Everything you need to know about the 2026 winter sales in FranceFuneral — Brigitte Bardot, who died aged 91 in December, will be laid to rest in Saint-Tropez. FridaySport — European rugby is back as the Champions and Challenge Cup competitions return to the schedules for the next two weekends. SaturdayDog race — La Grande Odyssée Savoie, one of the longest and most difficult dog sled races in the world, starts in Avoriaz.

Source: The Local January 04, 2026 19:47 UTC