Firminy. "For 50 years, the bar has been open all summer": these shopkeepers are not afraid of August

It's difficult to find a business operating during this holiday month, especially during the week of August 15th. During this summer period, many stores are closed due to holidays. While July remains relatively active, economic activity slows down in August, as evidenced by the few businesses that keep their doors open.

"August remains the preferred time for vacations, partly for climatic reasons, I think, but also out of tradition. Everyone I know, family and friends, goes away at this time," says...

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