If we end our winter trip in Paris January 2-7 next year, will all shops and restaurants be open? Or will this be like in August when lots of shop owners and chefs take a break? Thank you.
Posted by
Chicago
8554 posts
This is a big city -- it doesn't close down -- if someone decides t take a vacation there will be dozen similar spots you can go. It isn't a problem in August either for the tourist.
Posted by
OP
Los Angeles
3 posts
Thanks for your reply. For us, it was a problem in August. All of the cute optical shops in the Marais were closed (and I wanted stylish glasses!) plus all of the restaurants our friends mentioned. I don't want to have only big tourist destinations as our only options.
Posted by
Chicago
8554 posts
We have missed little shops in August too when staying there for several weeks. But in a big city there is always plenty that is open. It is disappointing if you have a particular small shop in mind.
Posted by
Paris
10203 posts
Will all shops and restaurants be open?
No.
Will as many be closed as in August?
Also no.