Day 3401 (Thursday)1st October 2026 This is Abbey Lerins on the island of Ile Saint Honorat, off Cannes and this is Cannes. Key practical and cultural dates for your diary in France for October 2026 Strong storms to hit southern France, heightened alerts raised Practical dates September 30: Christmas train journeys tickets go on sale for TGV and Intercités journeys between December 13 and January 6. Ouigo Grande Vitesse tickets will be available for journeys up to July 2. October 15: Deadline for overseas US citizens to file tax returns This deadline applies to US citizens living overseas who requested an extension to file their tax returns. October 15 and 20: Taxe foncière deadlines Payments by cash, cheque or bank transfer are due by October 15. Bank transfer is only possible for bills of €300 or less. Payments of €300 or more must be made by direct debit or through your personal space on the French tax website by October 20. October 17: Start of school holidays The two-week au...