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People Are Embracing ‘French Sundays’ as the Antidote to Weekend Burnout

Experts say a French Sunday is about slowing down, resting, and letting your weekend feel good instead of productive.

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Apparently, there’s a new lifestyle trend going around that’s taking a page out of France’s book. The “French Sunday” is the ultimate act of self-care—and it’s even simpler than you might realize.

What Is a ‘French Sunday’?

A “French Sunday” is a wholesome lifestyle trend that stresses the importance of unwinding and relaxing in the ways we most crave. In France, Sundays are treated as days of rest and relaxation, as well as family time. Many shops and supermarkets close on this day, encouraging residents and visitors to slow down and enjoy some downtime.

“The French Sunday is this very simple idea: that we can use our time the way we want to, in ways that truly restore us,” says Alex Snider, facilitator at Slow Mindfulness, contributing author for Psychology Today, and........

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