May Day is Labour Day in France

May Day or La Fete du Travail is a national holiday in France celebrating the rights of workers and as the French workers often protest to protect their rights, this can be a day of demonstrations and strikes. This particular French national holiday is taken very seriously and it's a good holiday to mark in your calendar when planning a trip to France around this time of year.  It's also one of the loveliest days of the year with fragrant bunches of Lily of the Valley for sale everywhere. Keep reading to find out more about this day of celebration.