Why is France the most visited country in the world?

Major attractions

It’s almost evident that the French capital is a major draw for foreign tourists – more than 30 million per year (in an average year) than any other city worldwide.
European and American visitors have come from all over the globe to Paris for many years. In recent years, the attraction of Paris has captivated the far east, with more Chinese nationals visiting the Champs Elysees and its assortment of boutiques. The city’s beautiful architecture, romantic image, and iconic Eiffel Tower are just a few reasons to visit.
Don’t forget Disneyland. It is an international tourist destination. The theme park is Europe’s most popular tourist attraction, with around 15 million visitors annually. It is located just east of Paris.
Tourists who have returned to France so far have avoided crowded cities, which makes it an excellent summer for Parisians to visit landmarks in their city that are not too crowded.

Sea and Mountains in the same region

France is also a country of staycationers. Only 30% of France’s tourist revenue comes from foreigners. The rest is French tourists who are holidaying in France.
France has everything from sandy beaches to snow-covered mountains to vast expanses.  Different regions can have other appearances. There is the rolling countryside and great cities such as Paris, Lyon, and Marseille.
France has something for everyone. The beaches may be what the Germans want, but the Brits prefer the countryside while the Americans love the chateaux and culture.
France tends to have good summer weather. It’s hot but not as hot as in Spain and Italy. France is multi-seasonal, offering ski breaks in winter and sun-soaked beaches in summer.

Location of France

France, which is home to 12.6 million people, is an excellent option for UK holidaymakers who want to escape the unreliable summers of their homeland. Before the pandemic, France saw 13 million visits per year from Germany’s neighboring countries. This is more than any other country. But not all of these visitors come to France.
Between 15 to 20 million visitors come to France on their way to Italy and Spain, but they are only passing through.
This year, many people opt to take their car on holiday to avoid being crowded with other coughing passengers on flights.

The Countryside

France’s countryside covers around 80 percent. It is beautiful and peaceful. This is France’s most popular tourist destination, Dawson says. He says that the Loire Valley, Provence, and the beautiful regions of France are the most visited areas by tourists.
The countryside is very popular with people from the UK who have a romanticized vision of rural France.
British citizens love the peace and tranquility of France profonde, as opposed to the hustle and bustle of many cities and towns they live in.

Wine and Food

France’s famed gastronomical traditions are inseparable. Visitors to France love the opportunity to eat French specialties, even snails, which is a big part of their appeal. France is well aware of this fact and is determined to preserve its position as the world’s largest food producer. This is evident in its “homemade” food label scheme, which discourages chefs from using pre-prepared or frozen ingredients. It also protects AOP geographical protection labels on many products. A proper French meal would not be complete without a glass of vino. The country’s wide selection of domestic wines also draws tourists. On average, around 24 million tourists from abroad visit Bordeaux, Burgundy, and France’s other wine areas.

History, Culture, and Art

France is proud of its turbulent history. From Napoleon to the French revolution, the two world wars, and even the French revolution, historical sites are frequently on visitors’ agendas. The famous battlefields of the Somme, D-Day landings, and stunning chateaux, churches, and cathedrals dot the landscape.
France is fourth on the Unesco World Heritage List with more than 40 sites, putting it at number four in the global rankings. Tourists also love museums and galleries. The Mona Lisa and 35,000 other artworks can be found at the Louvre, attracting 9.7 million visitors annually, more than any other museum worldwide.
France is determined to regain its tourist market. In May, the country’s tourism ministry launched a plan to support struggling tourism businesses and attract visitors back.
Although it’s too soon to know if the pandemic will have any lasting effects on tourism, it could reinforce some trends already in place.
People choose to travel closer to home and less to long-haul destinations due to flight fear and the desire for greener travel. France could see this as a benefit, with more Europeans choosing France to travel to there rather than the Canaries or Caribbean. France’s high-speed train network and emerging night train links are good alternatives for those who don’t want to fly.
However, the flip side of this coin is that tourist operators are shifting away from mass tourism to focus on smaller numbers of high-spending tourists – often from Asia or the Middle East. This trend is already evident in Paris luxury hotels, which have concentrated on long-haul travelers for many years.
In the Alps, however, due to climate change, the ski season is being disrupted by a shortage of snow. This has led operators to alter their business models and seek new markets.