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When do the Christmas school holidays take place?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
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Quand ont lieu les vacances scolaires de Noël ?
When do the Christmas school holidays take place?
Answer. At the end of December, for two weeks that include Christmas and New Year's Day.
À la fin du mois de décembre, pendant deux semaines qui comprennent Noël et le jour de l’An.
The Christmas holidays last about two weeks, at the end of December and the start of January. The dates are the same across mainland France.
To be confirmed against the four options shown on exam day, which the ministry does not publish.
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