Do French universities generally have spring breaks?

Question

I will be in Lille, France from January 2008 to June 2008 at the L'Institut d' Politiques for a study abroad program. I'm wondering if it is typical of French Universities to give their students a spring break and if so when it generally is.

thanks :)

Answer 1

there is a sping break around mid-february and a second one around eastern, but this is a very short one.

Answer 2

Yes, it's usually around April.

Check the web site for this university.

Answer 3

Yes, in april, just before the exam (may and june). So it is not as in Cancun with everybody making party...

Answer 4

'"springbreak" as such is only a US thing - I'm sure there are holidays at Eastertime.

Answer 5

Yes, all universities in France have spring break.  

Since you are in Lille, your will be:

Saturday, April 5th to Monday April 21st.

If you speak French, check this website from the Education National.  Your "zone" is Zone B for Lille.

http://www.education.gouv.fr/pid184/le-c...

Answer 6

Typically schools and universities take two weeks off in February, since all the French go skiing this month, and Easter is also a big holiday time.  

Generally, there is no "Spring Break" in France like we know it in the States.