DZ Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Hi,I have searched the forum for advice on whether shops tend to be open for a bit on Easter Sunday and Monday, but couldn't find the information. We are planning to arrive at Carcassonne airport on Easter Sunday and are wondering if we will have to go hungry and cold in our maison secondaire (34) for two days, until life gets back to normal after Easter? Thanks a lot for any information on that!Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Avery Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Sunday is a normal Sunday, ie most shops closed and Monday is a bank holiday so most shops again closed, in order to avoid utter starvation, (not sure why you would be cold the central heating still works on bank holidays in France) [:D], so you could fly in on Friday or Saturday when the shops will be open or perhaps go to a restaurant, most are open Suinday lunchtimes even at Pâques (Easter)[:)]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 We have 'Eastered' in the area and survived 2 or 3 times, but I cannot remember the details of how. Sunday is a normal day and Perpignan is open. A long way away from Carcassone I know but I say it for example only (i.e. size). I don't know quite where you are going.If you know of some large shops in your area it might be worth asking them directly.In addition the motorway services have shops.The ski resorts should be open!Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZ Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Thank you for your replies. I feel encouraged now that we won't starve; we might still freeze, though - no heating (or furniture, for that matter), in our ancienne remise rurale. I hope the weather warms up a bit by April!Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumGirl Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 In our village, the shops are all open on the morning of Easter Sunday, and if they are usually open on Mondays, they are opened that Monday as well. I was surprised, but no one seemed to think it was unusual.PG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanche Neige Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 we might still freeze, though - no heating (or furniture, for that matter), in our ancienne remise rurale. I hope the weather warms up a bit by April!AnnaTake some hot water bottles with you and some of those fleece throws. Electric blankets might be a good way to warm the beds which will be glacial if they have not been used all winter. Of course a bottle of brandy might provide a warm glow! Bon courage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I seem to recall last year there was a mini-heatwave at Easter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Well we skied, and we went to walk at the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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