Faire le pont — the French art of the long weekend
En France, 'faire le pont' consiste à poser un jour de congé entre un jour férié et le week-end pour profiter d'un long repos bien mérité.
In France, 'making a bridge' involves taking a day off between a public holiday and the weekend to enjoy a well-deserved long rest.
Cultural Context
'Faire le pont' (to make a bridge) is a beloved French cultural tradition of taking a day off between a public holiday and the weekend, creating a delightful long break. Spring — especially May with its many French public holidays — is the classic 'pont' season.
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