France's campsites see 20% growth over a decade

New-look campsites have seen visitor numbers leap 20% over the past decade as they introduced new features and activities with 124 million nights booked in 2017 in 9,000 sites across France.

Connexion journalist

Published Wednesday 29 August 2018 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 29 August 2018 - 15:00

French visitors made up 69% of the 10 million who stayed as sites brought in nature, sustainable living and five-star features, more like open-air hotels.

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