According to professionals in the tourism sector, many foreign tourists come to visit the capital for the end-of-year holiday period. A craze stimulated by the Olympic Games and the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris.
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Facing Notre-Dame of Parishundreds of tourists wait in the cold. A seemingly endless line crosses the square. Some have come from far away to visit the most touristic monument in the capital. This is the case of Elena, originally from Argentina.
“ In Argentina, local news reported a lot about the opening of the cathedral », Explains Elena. “ It caught my attention and really made me want to come. »
Faced with the general enthusiasm, we had to get up early to hope to visit the cathedral. Coming from Switzerland for the end of year celebrations, Laetitia and her family paid the price. “ We arrived at 11 a.m., and it’s 1:30 p.m., soon, but we are motivated to see this cathedral », Explains the tourist.
“ We will try to see as much as possible »
Eric and Noa are from Madrid. It’s the first time they come to Paris. They were eager to visit Notre-Dame, but didn’t expect there to be so many people. “ Despite all these people, we will try to see as much as possible, but it’s complicated during the Christmas period », they fear.
According to the Paris Tourist Office, the number of passengers from abroad at the capital’s airports has increased compared to 2023. 15% more for the month of November.
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