After two years of the coronavirus pandemic, France is seeing an uptick in tourism this year. France’s Tourism Minister Olivia Gregoire called the rebound “exceptional.”
What is behind rising recreational spending during record inflation? Panelists discuss on 'Your World.'tourism in FranceDuring a recent news conference, France’s Tourism Minister Olivia Gregoire said that 35 million French people — or about seven out of 10 — went on vacation this year, compared to 60% last year, Reuters reported.
That’s in spite of heat waves, wildfires and fears of a rise in the cost of living, according to Reuters.This summer, 35 million French people went on vacation. Pedestrians are shown on Bordeaux, France's Rue Sainte-Catherine. This street is one of the longest shopping streets in Europe.
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