I am traveling to Paris in August, will I experience many restauranat and shop closings?

Question

I am traveling to Paris in August, will I experience many restauranat and shop closings?

Answer 1

Places that cater to tourists will be open but you will notice that many places that have a more local clientele will close.

You'll also notice that French standards for air conditioning are nothing like those in the United States and that it can be quite hot and uncomfortable.

Answer 2

Go to any shop or restaurant at around closing time and you'll see the proprietors and managers closing up.

You can do that in Anytown USA too.

Seriously, August is vacation month, and yeah, many will be - but tourists DO hit Paris in August.