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French atypical tourism and accommodation trends

Overview

Travel trends in France are increasingly characterized by a preference for unconventional accommodations and mobile leisure vehicles. Families are seeking atypical weekend stays, such as treehouses, yurts, or transparent bubbles, to balance cost and experience. Additionally, there is a growing demand for motorhomes, vans, and camping-cars, particularly among travelers aged 55 and older.

Reflecting these shifts, a study by Holafly ranked France as the global leader for unusual accommodations. Analyzing Airbnb listings across categories such as castles, houseboats, and windmills, the study found France holds the top position with 2,947 total listings. The United States and Italy followed in second and third place, respectively.

Entities

France · Airbnb · United States · Italy · Holafly

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    France tops global ranking for unusual travel accommodations

    A Holafly study ranking Airbnb listings identifies France as the world leader for unusual stays, followed by the US and Italy, with Greece noted for its high number of cave accommodations.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    France travel trends shift toward atypical lodging and leisure vehicles

    French travel trends show a rise in atypical family accommodations like treehouses and an increasing preference for the flexibility of camping-cars and vans for both short and long trips.

Sources

bestofd.fr · caradisiac.com · euronews.com · gr.euronews.com