But there is a law here (passed in 1906) forbidding non-food stores from opening on Sunday.  They are allowed to be open on 5 Sundays a year, but no more.  That may all change.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/12/02/bloomberg/bxshop.php

While I agree that the economy here needs to be stimulated, I have really mixed feelings about this.  I like that you *can't* shop on Sunday- you are forced to spend the time at home with your family.  I like mine, maybe that has something to do with it.  BUT on the other hand, I can see where a family with 2 working parents would greatly benefit from this.

One of our favorite things about France is how "retro" it feels in the sense that the stores are closed on Sunday, EVERYONE takes a walk Sunday afternoon and traditions such as what to eat for which holiday are strongly upheld.  I don't want France to lose its charm and become all hustly-bustly.  I guess we'll wait and see.