Where do the French like to go on vacation? Let’s ask the experts.
Les Entreprises de Voyage is an organization that represents thousands of French travel agents and tourism professionals. Each year, it publishes a report on the most popular winter and summer destinations for French tourists. What does the 2025 edition tell us?
Winter Vacations
As expected, France leads the list, with the French staying home to ski. But for those who prefer to thaw out, it is off to Spain, Africa, and other sunny climes.
1. France
2. Spain
3. Tunisia
4. Morocco
5. Egypt
6. Dominican Republic
7. Italy
8. Thailand
9. Mexico
10. Portugal
Summer Vacations
France again tops the list, accounting for nearly 40% of the total by itself. It is the world’s most popular tourist destination, so it is no surprise that the French like it, too!
1. France
2. Greece
3. Spain
4. Tunisia
5. Italy
6. Morocco
7. Portugal
8. Egypt
9. United States
10. Croatia
Popular Cities
Are some cities especially popular as summer destinations? Yes! And, surprisingly, Paris does not take the top spot. That would be Heraklion, on the Greek island of Crete.
In fact, island destinations are especially sought out. Not only is Heraklion on the list, but so are Greece’s islands of Rhodes and Corfu, while Spain’s Canary Islands nab two spots.
1. Heraklion, Greece
2. Paris
3. Djerba, Tunisia
4. Palma de Mallorca, Spain
5. Tunis, Tunisia
6. Rhodes, Greece
7. Marrakesh, Morocco
8. Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
9. Corfu, Greece
10. Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Consistency…But Not For Long?
Interestingly, seven countries make both the winter and summer lists—France, Spain, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Italy, and Portugal. Are the French just stuck in their ways?
Perhaps, but keep an eye on Vietnam. The country is very à la mode at the moment, with winter trips there rising 49% from 2024 and summer trips up 264%. It is in the top 20 on both lists and rising—perhaps it will break through to the top 10 in 2026!
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Interestingly Vietnam is becoming one of the most popular holiday destinations for Australia also. Went to Vietnam for two weeks in January, loved it - but France is still my number one, heading to the Dordogne region in June, can't wait.