True or False. Have Tourists Deserted the French Seaside Resorts, as Several Social Media Videos Say?

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While a few cities in the South are experiencing slight declines in attendance, the summer of 2025 is generally a good cru for the hotel industry. In restaurants, on the other hand, turnover is declining.

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In the heart of the summer season, the sparse terraces contrast with the crowded beaches. Indeed, some seaside resorts find an unusual phenomenon: holidaymakers seem to sway the restaurants, in favour of other solutions to eat. This observation, particularly relayed by the newspaper Sud-Ouest, surprises both the regulars and the professionals. But, the restaurateurs, in particular, struggle to understand all the reasons for this disaffection. Re…