I'm booked for RS 7 days in Paris from 4/26 to 5/2. The RS itinerary for this tour has listed Orsay Museum on May 1. I just discovered that May 1 is a holiday in France and the museums are not open. I have emailed RS tour company to find out what is going on this day. Has anyone been in Paris on May 1? What is open and are the main streets closed for parades?
I'm a first timer going to Paris and I'm trying to figure things out. I appreciate any input. Thank you.
Posted by
Bend, OR
1855 posts
You did the appropriate thing by contacting the tour office. I’m sure your tour guide will have things switched around and something else planned. They don’t leave you just hanging.
Posted by
Washington
1096 posts
I've been on the Paris tour over a holiday period (New Year's). As noted above, the guide will rearrange the itinerary based on days particular museums are open/closed. The itinerary on the website includes what you will see but not necessarily the order in which you will see them. They won't shortchange your experience.
I've never been in Paris on May 1--I'm sure someone here will chime in on what the streets are like that day.