September in Paris, called la rentrée, brings renewed urban energy as locals return from month-long August vacations bronzed and rejuvenated. Many Parisians spend August surfing in Biarritz, lounging in Provence, or socializing in St. Tropez before returning to the city revitalized. Summer vacation is treated as sacred and practically mandatory, with businesses often left unattended during August so employees can take extended leave. The cultural priority on rest fosters productivity in September; returnees arrive refreshed and focused. Observational notes suggest September is the most productive month in France, and extended vacations support well-being and longevity.
but I would argue that there is no better energy than that of Paris in September. This moment is known as " la rentrée," when the locals return from their summer vacations (many of which span the entire month of August), looking great and feeling even better. Whether they've been surfing in Biarritz, lounging in Provence, or schmoozing in St. Tropez, they return to Paris revitalized, rejuvenated, practically reborn-not to mention seriously bronzed.
The lengthy summer vacation is sacred-and practically mandatory-in France. My first boss in Paris used to leave his entire business in the hands of his highly unprepared assistant (which would have been me, had I worked for him in August) for the entire month. His livelihood was one thing, but les vacances? We don't mess with this tradition. After all: all work and no play makes Parisians a very cranky bunch. And so, they play.
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