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JO 2024: nearly 50% of Parisians plan to escape this summer

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The Editor

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According to an Ipsos Digital survey, almost half of Parisians are hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of the Olympics by getting away in August.

Imagine this: Paris is overflowing with tourists, but where are all the locals? As the 2024 Olympics draw near, there's a possibility that a mass exodus of residents could leave the city deserted. And guess what? Our suspicions were right! A recent Ipsos Digital survey conducted for Trainline with 1000 Parisians aged 18 to 75 confirms this trend. Get ready for a ghost town in the City of Light during the Olympics from July 26th to August 11th! 🇫🇷🏅🎉


40% of Parisians ready to say goodbye

In early February, Anne Hidalgo urged Parisians not to leave the capital during the festivities. "Don't leave this summer, […] it would be stupid, it's going to be incredible!", declared the socialist mayor of Paris. It seems like the message didn't get through. According to the survey results, in mid-March, "40% of residents say they want to leave their main home in August", a number that could increase in the coming weeks, as "19% are still undecided".


Craving sunshine, tranquility, and savings

Are you dreaming of sunny days, peace, and some extra savings? Planning a getaway but not sure where to go or what to do? Well, according to a survey, many Parisians are choosing to stay in their beloved City of Light to enjoy the sunshine and work from home.

For those who have decided to escape, the reasons range from avoiding crowds and higher prices to renting out their accommodations for some extra income.

With the Paris Olympics just five months away, excitement is building up! Gens de Confiance has already seen a 50% increase in bookings outside Paris, as residents prepare for the influx of 11 million visitors during the summer. Concerns about transportation, traffic, and prices are rising, especially after the recent news that drinks may not even be allowed on the Seine banks.

which has left them disappointed.

The beach will be closed from mid-June. This was truly the last straw, no doubt about it. via GIPHY

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