- International tourism revenue in France reached €9.4bn in July 2026, a 3.7pc increase year-on-year.
- Long-haul visitors from Mexico, Canada, the United States, Japan and China sustained the sector.
- Foreign tourists maintained travel schedules despite heatwaves and localised environmental incidents.
- Domestic French travellers reduced budgets and opted for shorter trips or staycations.
- Air bookings from Mexico rose 19pc in the earlier part of the year.
International visitors including arrivals from Canada, China and Mexico have supported France’s 2026 summer tourism season. International visitor numbers have continued to rise while French residents have travelled less and have reduced spending on items such as restaurant meals. Heatwaves, forest fires and high fuel prices have affected domestic demand, but stronger overseas arrivals and spending have prevented a sharper downturn.
International tourism revenue in France reached €9.4bn in July 2026 alone, a 3.7pc increase year-on-year. Long-haul visitors from countries including Mexico, Canada, the United States, Japan and China have sustained the sector. Foreign tourists have proved largely unfazed by summer weather anomalies including heatwaves and localised environmental incidents and have maintained travel schedules.
Domestic French travel slowed due to economic pressures, inflation and increased reliance on shorter staycations. Domestic French travellers reduced budgets, opted for shorter trips or chose staycations with relatives due to inflation and reduced purchasing power. Air bookings from Mexico rose 19pc in the earlier part of the year. France has remained on track to achieve a record €80bn in annual international tourism receipts.
