A major update to parental leave rules, schools break up for summer, bac and brevet results come out, new requirements for new cars, and France’s national day – here’s what is going on in France in July 2026.
James Harrington - news@thelocal.fr
Updated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 11:12 CET
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A major update to parental leave rules, schools break up for summer, bac and brevet results come out, new requirements for new cars, and France’s national day – here’s what is going on in France in July 2026.
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