Why the tourist season broke records this summer in France

Crowded beaches, full trains and campsites… To everyone’s surprise, the summer season is exceptional in France. Despite soaring gasoline prices and temperatures, the desire to travel took precedence over everything else. Even the alarmist economic forecasts for the next few months (inflation persistencerisk of recession, etc.), have not affected the outlook for the late season, which is still well oriented.

Deprived of travel for too long because of the Covid, the French have not sacrificed their holidays. Even with tight budgets, they have changed air close to home, especially in amusement parks. Wealthier households have agreed to pay more for their accommodation, meals and leisure. As for foreigners, they have made a comeback. Europeans have never been so numerous in summer in Paris. Americans’ renewed appetite for France is boosting tourist receipts.

“The season is excellent, thanks to the French – whose…