Ascension Day is a Public Holiday in France.
As is Assumption Day. Many French will take advantage of a Thursday holiday to faire le pont de l’assomption. Creating a four day weekend.
I looked up the difference between Ascension and Assumption Days- http://www.rosarychurch.net/answers/qa082000a.html
Thanks.Izzy- Where was the photo taken of your ikon? What time of day? It is a great shot!
Very clever, Izzy!Thanks.
Ascension of a full moon (August 2018) so not too long after sunset would be the assumption for the time.