C’est Les Vacances is Sacha Distel’s cheeky postcard from a French seaside getaway. The singer lists every little holiday mishap — terrible hotel food, a missing room, ear-splitting nightlife, sky-high drink prices — yet each complaint is instantly brushed aside with the carefree chorus “C’est les vacances !” Holiday rules apply: when summer is short, anything goes and grumbling is pointless.
Behind the playful lyrics lies a reminder to let go and seize the moment. Distel invites us to laugh at inconveniences, dance even when the music stops, and enjoy the surprises that pop up when routines are left at home. In short, the song celebrates the joyful chaos of vacation life where fun beats perfection every time.