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Monaco is seeing a boost in French visitors

by John Laurenson
Jan 4, 2021
French patrons are visiting restaurants and other establishments that remain open in the small, neighboring principality.
A waiter wearing a protective face mask sets a table on the terrace at the Cafe de Paris as restaurants and cafes reopen in Monaco in June.
Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images
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The luxury short-term rental market finds its niche

by John Laurenson
Oct 22, 2020
A market for people who are seeking select properties, and who are willing to pay the price. Concierge and helicopter service, anyone?
The owner of the Fort du Petit, available for rent on Airbnb, walks in front of the 17th century military fortress in northwestern France.
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Lourdes, dependent on pilgrims, sees economic downturn with pandemic

by John Laurenson
Oct 12, 2020
The pilgrims are only returning in small numbers compared with the 6 million a year who usually come.
Pilgrims stand in front of Our Lady of the Rosary Basilica in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes on May 16, 2020.
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In France, outdoor mask requirements are seen by some as good for business

by John Laurenson
Sep 18, 2020
One community that adopted the requirements early says the change has been good for business.
A woman wearing a protective face mask walks on a street in the French city of Bordeaux, which has imposed stricter mask-wearing measures.
Philippe Lopez/AFP via Getty Images
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In St-Tropez, the pandemic has muted the summer club scene

by John Laurenson
Sep 2, 2020
Many nightclubs have had to shut down or limit partying to outdoor areas.
Trying to get the party started at the VIP Room’s outdoors bar in St-Tropez. The club section is closed.
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To boost hand sanitizer production, France uncorks a novel solution

by John Laurenson
Jul 28, 2020
Some local officials have turned to their wine producers that have distilleries to tackle a sanitizer shortage.
Pharmacists use what’s called pomace brandy to make the sanitizer.
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Some Parisians consider leaving the city permanently in the wake of COVID-19

by John Laurenson
Jul 21, 2020
Realtors see an increase in demand for homes outside the city.
The the deserted Place de l'Etoile and the Arc de Triomphe along the Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris.
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French farmers look to urban workers to help in the orchards during COVID-19

by John Laurenson
May 20, 2020
People who were confined at home in cities are signing up to help pick fruit for minimum wage.
Farmers at a vineyard in southern France.
Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images
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In midst of transit strikes in France, carpooling surges

by John Laurenson
Jan 6, 2020
As the transit strike continues in France, residents are turning to alternative transportation arrangements.
The Arc de Triomphe along the Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris.
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Greek restaurant and hotel owners unhappy with migrant camps

by John Laurenson
Dec 30, 2019
They say overcrowded camps of migrants are driving away tourist business.
Migrants protesting in the town of Samos, Greece.
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