The outlook is blurred for the coming summer. The date of the deconfinement could itself be postponed, according to the Minister of Health. Those who had planned an exotic destination for their holidays may be disappointed. However, even a hundred kilometers from home, the French can discover unexpected landscapes. "In France, we have jewelry. It is the most beautiful country in the world", thunders Philippe Gloaguen, creator of the "Guide du routard", at the microphone of Europe 1, Sunday.
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Coronavirus obliges, the famous tourist guide must review his strategy for the summer: "We have forty guides throughout France. We will send our teams to check our addresses. It's time to support hoteliers, restaurateurs French."
Discover the green spaces
Each French region has a rich forest heritage. Parisians can find their happiness in the forest of Fontainebleau, an hour by car from the center of the capital. In the center of the country, and precisely in Allier, the forest of Tronçais is particularly famous.
Philippe Gloaguen does not fail to mention the many natural parks, and in particular those in the south: the Pyrenees national park or even the Cévennes national park which stretches between Lozère, Gard, Ardèche. "This is an opportunity to discover this natural France which is a little forgotten," he adds.
Walk the French coast
The opening of French beaches during the summer is for the time being conditional, but local elected officials from the coast are already calling on the Prime Minister to speed up their deconfinement. Indeed, the coast offers immense spaces without great risks of regrouping. "It is mandatory to open these beaches otherwise it would be experienced as a punishment by the French," exclaims Philippe Gloaguen.
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He cites in particular the beaches of Les Sables d'Olonne, those of Brittany and even Normandy. Finally, the famous Île de Ré near La Rochelle and its "seven kilometers of beaches" is particularly recommended by the creator of Routard: "I can tell you that it is not the Paris metro", laughs. he.
What to announce a beautiful summer despite the unprecedented situation of the country. The summer season could even be extended by a few weeks and extend until the beginning of October.