France Leisure Travel Market

France Leisure Travel Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The France Leisure Travel Market Size was estimated at USD 29233.54 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.74% from 2025 to 2035
• The France Leisure Travel Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 59885.06 Million by 2035

According To a Research Report Published By Decisions Advisors & Consulting, The France Leisure Travel Market Size Is Anticipated To Reach USD 59885.06 Million By 2035, Growing At a CAGR of 6.74% From 2025 to 2035. The French market gets a lot of cultural assets which are unparalleled. These include not only the famous museums but also the places recognized by UNESCO as well as medieval towns and pilgrimage sites. All these attractions ensure steady flow of heritage-based tourism.

Market Overview

The France leisure travel market is the total market of recreational trips made for cultural, historical, gastronomic, and experiential reasons within and to France. Additionally, the France leisure travel market is undergoing a transformation due to government measures, new projects, and recent announcements that focus on sustainability and innovation. The government continues to support ecological tourism, promote regional diversification, and facilitate digital transformation in order to make the sector more robust. Infrastructure upgrades, the growth of green accommodations, and better connections between the major destinations, which cater to both domestic and international travelers, are some of the new developments in the sector. The recent announcements from hotel chains and travel agencies have revealed the new luxury properties, the experiential travel offerings, and the technology-enabled services all together that have marked France's position as a major player in the global leisure tourism market.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the France leisure travel market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the France leisure travel market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the France leisure travel market.

Driving Factors

The leisure travel market in France is changing at a fast pace, with the main drivers being the great interest in the culture, food, and luxury experiences and the innovations that are altering the course of the market. The digital booking platforms, AI-supported personalization, and virtual reality previews are making travelers to get more and more engaged, while the sustainable tourism programs like eco-friendly lodging and green mobility solutions are being in harmony with the increasing environmental consciousness. The smart hospitality technologies, contactless services, and immersive experiential offerings such as curated wine tours to augmented reality museum visits are transforming the leisure travel.

Restraining Factors

The leisure travel market in France is facing a number of restraining factors, such as the lack of labor in the hospitality industry, the increase in accommodation prices in city centers, the limited connection to rural areas, the fragmentation of digital booking, the language difficulties for tourists coming from other countries, and the economic downturns worldwide that could affect the country and its tourism industry, all of which are together hindering the sustainable growth that is expected to be slow.

Market Segmentation

The France leisure travel market share is classified into traveler type and

• The group segment dominated the market in 2024, approximately 53% and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The France leisure travel market is segmented by traveler type into solo and group. Among these, the group segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Driven by the country's strong appeal for family holidays, cultural tourism and organized tourism packages, supported by extensive infrastructure and diverse regional attractions. The growing demand for shared experiences in gastronomy, heritage and event-based tourism, coupled with competitive pricing from tour operators and the convenience of pre-arranged itineraries, drives increased group travel adoption.

• The lodging segment dominated the market in 2024, approximately 50.5% and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The France leisure travel market is segmented by expenditure type into lodging, transportation, food and beverages, events and entertainment, and others. Among these, the lodging segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is driven by the country's extensive hospitality infrastructure, ranging from luxury hotels and boutique accommodations to short-term rentals that cater to diverse traveler preferences. Growing international tourist arrivals coupled with strong domestic travel demand have boosted occupancy rates, while digital booking platforms and mobile applications increase accessibility and convenience.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the France leisure travel market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Finding France DMC
• French Side Travel
• The French Travel
• Tourism France Louvre
• Luxury France Tours
• Exclusive France Tours
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In July 2025, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts had announced the opening of Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin, its first alpine property in France, which was scheduled to launch in December 2025. Located in Courchevel 1850, the luxury ski-in ski-out resort featured 51 rooms and suites, a spa, dining venues, and family-focused amenities, marking the highest suite inventory in the exclusive Le Jardin Alpin area. As Rosewood’s second property in France, this expansion highlighted growing demand for high-end, experiential leisure travel in the French Alps.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at France, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decisions Advisors has segmented the France Leisure Travel Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

France Leisure Travel Market, By Traveler Type

• Solo
• Group

France Leisure Travel Market, By Expenditure Type

• Lodging
• Transportation
• Food and Beverages
• Events and Entertainment
• Others

FAQ’s

Q: What is the France leisure travel market size?

A: France Leisure Travel Market is expected to grow from USD 29233.54 million in 2024 to USD 59885.06 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.74% during the forecast period 2025-2035.

Q: What are the key growth drivers of the market?

A: Key growth drivers include France's rich cultural heritage, UNESCO-listed sites, gastronomy and wine tourism, sustainable travel initiatives, rising disposable incomes and experiential travel driving demand for leisure travel across the country.

Q: What factors restrain the France leisure travel market?

A: Restraining factors include high travel costs, seasonal congestion, regulatory barriers, environmental concerns, geopolitical uncertainties, infrastructure limitations and increasing competition from alternative destinations, which are collectively hindering the expansion of France's leisure travel market.

Q: Who are the key players in the France leisure travel market?

A: Finding France DMC, French Side Travel, The French Travel, Tourism France Louvre, Luxury France Tours, Exclusive France Tours, and Others.

Q: Who are the target audiences for this market report?

A: The report targets market players, investors, end-users, government authorities, consulting and research firms, venture capitalists, and value-added resellers (VARs).