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French hotels, bars and museums boosted by Olympics

August 11, 2024183 Views

The Paris Olympics, which draws to a close on Sunday, has given a much-needed boost to the French economy thanks to business from greater numbers of visitors generated for hotels, bars, restaurants and museums, France's tourism minister said. The euro zone's second-largest economy has been banking on the Games to bolster its tepid economic growth, with its statistics office predicting a 0.3 percentage point boost from ticket and TV rights sales and from more tourism. Tourists walk past a barrier on Quai Saint Michel as the security perimeter is deployed, for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs Tourism Minister Olivia Gregoire told French paper La Tribune Dimanche in an interview published on Sunday that the number of people staying at hotels in French cities ...

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Olympic sailing host has a history with the boats

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August 3, 2024265 Views

Models of boats donated for answered prayers hang in basilica in Marseille Little model boats hang from the ceiling and maritime paintings adorn the walls of the basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde, which from the city’s highest hill overlooks the bay of Marseille, where sailing regattas are being held for the 2024 Olympics. They’re votive offerings — some more than 200 years old — that residents of this Mediterranean port city continue to bring in gratitude to the Virgin Mary for everything from avoiding shipwrecks to successful rescues of migrants trying to make it to Europe on unseaworthy boats. “Since its origins, Notre Dame de la Garde has been venerated by all seafarers,” said Jean-Michel Sanchez, the head conservator of the basilica’s museum. “Marseille was born of the ...

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Highstay is the game plan for Paris Olympics 2024

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February 2, 2024397 Views

As Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games from the 26th of July to the 11th of August 2024 - perhaps its most exciting summer yet -, the city is gearing up to welcome the millions of expected travelers, many of which are planning months in advance in order to secure the best accommodation available. In close proximity to most of the thirty locations where the Games are due to take place, HIGHSTAY homes promise the ultimate Paris Olympics 2024 experience.Ideally situated in the heart of Paris, each HIGHSTAY apartment offers beautifully designed spaces and an exceptional service from experienced House Managers within the intimate setting of a private home. Where to stay? What to eat? A guide to some of the best spots to spend free time during the Paris Olympics 2024- The Mara...