Huttopia has created the Huttopia Holidays Observatory, launching with a first major survey.
This research and analysis body, developed with ObSoCo, aims to fill the lack of solid data on this topic.
Here are a few figures:
Although it is often said that 40% of French people do not take holidays, the survey shows that the actual rate of non-vacation is 28%. Situations vary: only 4% are truly and permanently excluded from holidays, 11% cannot afford to go this year, but hope to be able to do so soon, and 7% make a financial or time-related choice, preferring to use their money or their time for other things, such as renovations.
Meanwhile, 6% choose not to travel by preference. However, the study reveals a strong democratization of holidays. Indeed, 74% of 18-24-year-olds used to go on holidays when they were children, compared with only 48% of those aged 65-75.
Another important point of this survey: ecology. The environmental impact is the last criterion for choosing a destination, affecting only 8% of French people.
Yet, 75% of them express strong interest in holidays centered on the outdoors and nature. Today, the term “ecological” is often seen as a constraint, whereas vacation time is linked to pleasure and freedom.
This research and analysis body, developed with ObSoCo, aims to fill the lack of solid data on this topic.
Here are a few figures:
Although it is often said that 40% of French people do not take holidays, the survey shows that the actual rate of non-vacation is 28%. Situations vary: only 4% are truly and permanently excluded from holidays, 11% cannot afford to go this year, but hope to be able to do so soon, and 7% make a financial or time-related choice, preferring to use their money or their time for other things, such as renovations.
Meanwhile, 6% choose not to travel by preference. However, the study reveals a strong democratization of holidays. Indeed, 74% of 18-24-year-olds used to go on holidays when they were children, compared with only 48% of those aged 65-75.
Another important point of this survey: ecology. The environmental impact is the last criterion for choosing a destination, affecting only 8% of French people.
Yet, 75% of them express strong interest in holidays centered on the outdoors and nature. Today, the term “ecological” is often seen as a constraint, whereas vacation time is linked to pleasure and freedom.
What is the aim of this survey?
The results of this first edition will be analyzed in the book “The Book of Holidays, and What They Tell Us” (co-authored by Guénaëlle Gault and Jean Viard), which will be published on June 5, 2026 by Éditions de l’Aube.
This survey will be annual to track evolutions over time. All results will be freely available online to feed public debate.
Through this Observatory, the Huttopia Foundation aims to provide a solid database to encourage public and economic actors to support universal access to holidays, through public policies for holiday camps, green classes, or affordable and locally available private offers.
This survey will be annual to track evolutions over time. All results will be freely available online to feed public debate.
Through this Observatory, the Huttopia Foundation aims to provide a solid database to encourage public and economic actors to support universal access to holidays, through public policies for holiday camps, green classes, or affordable and locally available private offers.
