Something odd is happening in France. The former most popular holiday destination in the world appears to be having trouble attracting tourists.
It doesn't take a qualified head doctor to work out that it may have something to do with it now being one of the most wretchedly expensive holiday destinations out there. But it does seem as if the problem is being remedied somewhat.
The Accor Group, behind such names as Formule 1, Mercure, Etap, Novotel and Ibis, has slashed prices for bookings made until 1 June. It is offering 600,000 rooms across France and the rest of Europe from £26 a night but bookings must be made within a six-day window, which began yesterday.
Check out Accor's Happy Nights promotions here
Eurotunnel is at it too, offering 70% off hotels in the north of France.
Check out Eurotunnel's hotels offers here
In Paris, big, smart hotels are also having to take a ride down the discount route. The Meridien Montparnasse, for example, is dolling out rooms down from mega bucks to 111€ a night.
And Active Hotels is offering Paris hotels for 30€ a night, and even London rooms for just £5 - although I couldn't find any so not such a great offer as it makes out.
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