Salaûn Holidays Launches Afrikaa, Its First Africa-Dedicated Collection


Salaün Holidays lance Afrikaa, sa première collection dédiée à l’Afrique - Depositphotos.com @vencav

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Salaün Holidays dévoile Afrikaa, sa première brochure entièrement consacrée au continent africain.

Cette collection de 132 pages réunit 65 circuits dans 30 pays, auxquels s’ajoute La Réunion, avec une programmation exclusive et 50 itinéraires proposés en petit groupe.

Avec Afrikaa, Salaün Holidays entend valoriser la diversité des destinations africaines, des grands classiques aux itinéraires plus confidentiels. La brochure couvre l’Afrique du Nord, de l’Ouest, de l’Est et australe, ainsi que les îles de l’océan Indien.

Maroc, Égypte, Sénégal, Bénin, Kenya, Tanzanie, Ouganda, Botswana, Madagascar ou encore Seychelles figurent parmi les destinations proposées.

La programmation associe circuits accompagnés, voyages en petits groupes, grands voyages et séjours sur mesure. Plusieurs itinéraires sont mis en avant, dont un grand tour d’Algérie, une traversée de l’Afrique de l’Ouest entre Cotonou et Abidjan, un circuit en Ouganda et au Rwanda sur les traces de Dian Fossey, ou encore un voyage consacré aux safaris dans le delta de l’Okavango.


A Grand Crossing from Paris to Dakar in 2028

Autre annonce majeure, Salaün Holidays renouera en 2028 avec le concept de grande croisière routière, après ses traversées Atlantique-Pacifique entre Brest et Vladivostok organisées à plusieurs reprises entre 2014 et 2019.

Prévu du 4 mars au 8 avril 2028, le circuit intégral reliera Paris à Dakar sur 7 289 km en 36 jours, via l’Espagne, le Maroc et la Mauritanie. Deux formules plus courtes seront également commercialisées : 30 jours au départ de Séville et 20 jours depuis Marrakech.

Organisé à bord d’un autocar Royal Class, le voyage sera limité à 30 participants. Pensé comme un circuit touristique plutôt que comme une expédition, il comprendra des nuitées en hôtels 4 et 5 étoiles, un programme de visites dans chaque pays traversé et un encadrement assuré par les équipes de Salaûn Holidays, ainsi que des guides locaux et nationaux.

Le lancement d’Afrikaa s’accompagne enfin d’une nouvelle initiative solidaire, la huitième menée par Salaün Holidays à l’échelle internationale et la troisième en Afrique.

Au Bénin, dans le village de Niarin, situé dans la commune de Toffo, le voyagiste finance un forage équipé d’une pompe solaire et la construction d’un mini-château d’eau autonome. Le dispositif doit bénéficier à l’école primaire publique et aux quelque 4 000 habitants du village.

À partir de 2027, les voyageurs participant aux circuits de Salaün Holidays au Bénin pourront découvrir le projet à l’occasion d’une visite organisée avec les partenaires locaux. Au programme : rencontres avec les habitants, échanges avec les élèves et les enseignants et découverte de la vie du village.


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EDV Barometer – Orchestra: All Saints’ Day Holidays Delayed Until the End of September


Baromètre EDV - Orchestra : les vacances de la Toussaint en retard fin septembre - Image généré par IA GPT

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After a difficult spring and summer, September results are lower than the same period in 2025.

In September 2026, departures continued to trend downward. The number of bookings fell by 5.5% compared to September 2025. However, the decline is less pronounced than in August, when it reached 9%.

The business volume associated with departures decreased by 4.1%, while the average basket rose by 1.5%, to €1,853. This increase is therefore not enough to offset the drop in the number of bookings. The Observatory therefore concludes that September activity remains subdued and does not yet indicate a change in trend.

The trends vary by region. Long-haul travel is the most penalized, with a 14.6% drop in bookings. Mid-haul fares better, with a decline limited to 2.8%. France, for its part, shows a 9.1% drop in bookings.


Observatory of French Holidays
The Travel Industry Firms · Orchestra / Travelsoft
September 2026



01 Departures in September 2026

Departures remain below September 2025: business volume -4.1%, bookings -5.5%, average basket up +1.5% to €1,853. The drop in bookings is less pronounced than in August (-9%).

-4.1 %
Business volume
-5.5 %
Number of bookings
+1.5 %
Average basket
€1,853
Geographic zones — departures in September 2026 vs 2025
France
Mid-haul
Long-haul
Top 20 destinations — departures in September (bookings vs 2025)



02 September 2026 Reservations

Business volume advances (+3.3%) despite a slight drop in bookings (-1.7%), driven by a rise in the average basket (+5.1% to €2,004). The average lead time between booking and departure reaches 74 days, up 6% year over year. The mid-haul segment is the only zone posting growth in bookings (+7.1%).

+3.3 %
Business volume
-1.7 %
Number of bookings
+5.1 %
Average basket
€2,004
36,0 %
Late booking < 30 days
vs 36,6 % in 2025

30,4 %
Early booking > 90 days
vs 28,6 % in 2025

Geographic zones — Reservations September 2026 vs 2025
France
Mid-haul
Long-haul
Top 20 destinations — reservations September (bookings vs 2025)



03 All Saints’ Day Holidays 2026

As of the end of September, reservations for departures between October 17 and November 2, 2026 remain below 2025: business volume -4.7%, bookings -2.6%, average basket -2.1% at €2,238. Long-haul shows the steepest decline (-19.0% in bookings); mid-haul is the only zone in growth (+2.8%).

-4,7 %
Business volume
-2,6 %
Number of bookings
-2,1 %
Average basket
€2,238
Geographic zones — All Saints’ Day 2026 vs 2025
France
Mid-haul
Long-haul
Top 20 destinations — All Saints’ Day Reservations (bookings vs 2025)

Traveler Typologies — All Saints’ Day 2026 Reservations
Solos
4.4 %
Bookings -2.6 % · €1,406
Duos
41.4 %
Bookings -2.2 % · €1,801
Families
41.9 %
Bookings -2.4 % · €2,493
Groups of friends
12.3 %
Bookings -1.9 % · €3,133

Stay Categories — All Saints’ Day 2026 Reservations
Packages (excl. circuits)
-1.8 %
Basket -0.5 % · €2,048
Accommodations
-8.5 %
Basket +0.2 % · €577
Circuits
-9.1 %
Basket -6.8 % · €4,759

Top 10 Destination Cities — All Saints’ Day 2026 Reservations

Source : Observatory of French Holidays — The Travel Industry Firms · Orchestra / Travelsoft — September 2026
Departures & reservations in September: 01/09 – 29/09/2026 · All Saints’ Day: reservations 01/01 – 29/09/2026, departures 17/10 – 02/11/2026.
Data drawn from travel agencies using the Orchestra platform (20+ brands, 2 years minimum).

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France: The Portrait of People Who Don’t Take Holidays

France : voici le portrait-robot des non-partants en vacances ! - Depositphotos.com @ alphaspirit

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As every year, the IFTM is the moment when the Tourism Minister reveals the excellent summer performance.

The 2026 edition did not deviate from the rule.

Serge Papin highlighted the solid performance of foreign clientele, which generated revenues amounting to 49.5 billion euros between January and the end of July 2026, i.e. +3.7% compared to 2025.

A whole list of outbound markets in growth followed. But the fog remains regarding the French, because indicators would be weak and more trending downward, according to our information.

Among the statistics unveiled: the rate at which French people depart within France in the heart of summer, in July–August, fell by 5 points to 59%, and 84% of French vacationers did so domestically.

“We have 60 % of the French going on vacation each year. This rate has remained the same for decades. And the 40 % of French who do not travel is a remarkably stable figure.

In the past, SOFRES conducted fairly valuable surveys on tourism topics, but this theme is almost abandoned today.

Then all surveys are now conducted online, except one stubborn one: Guy Raffour. His firm and its 16 investigators do Benedictine-like work. They even, for the first time, shed light on those French people who do not go on vacation
“, explains Jean-Michel Blanc, former director of vacations at the Caisse centrale d’activités sociales.


22 million French people did not go on vacation

To detail the portrait of non-travellers in France, and the reasons for this situation, Guy Raffour, director of Raffour Interactif, bases his work on real people who take phone calls.

And how does this change things compared to ticking boxes on a website?

“The 16 interviewers call by telephone and compile 400 hours of interviews.

This methodology changes a lot, especially when focusing on non-participants, because the characteristics that keep them from traveling are the same ones that cause them not to appear in online panels.

They are more distant from the Internet, from technological tools, from large cities and are also less mobile“, Raffour explains.

These are also people whom one must win over, so they open up about the reasons they do not go on vacation. They feel marginal, especially due to the social pressure surrounding holidays.

Read: Tourism in France: a 2026 summer marked by contrasts between international clientele and French choices

The telephone interview therefore holds particular importance.

“It is a central subject, because going on vacation has become an essential need.

Thus, in 2025, 61% of French people aged 15 and over in mainland France went on vacation. Those who took long non-commercial stays accounted for 37%. Long commercial stays accounted for 41%.

From this total, subtract 17%, as these are the people who undertake both types of stays. We adopt the UNWTO definition of vacations, i.e., four consecutive nights away from the habitual residence.

We exclude trips for concerts, festivals or events, unless they included an extension before or after.

In 2025, there were 39% non-participants. This represents 22 million French people. The reasons are very varied
“, analyses Raffour.


Non-participants: mainly elderly people and residents of small towns

Let us now draw the robot portrait of non-participants.

Still according to the survey, the average monthly income before tax for a household that traveled was €3,750, versus €2,315 for a household that did not travel.

The difference stands at €1,445.

“A second important characteristic is an 11-year age gap between non-participants and those who travel, the latter being younger.

If those aged 25–50 have the highest departure rate, those aged 65 and over have the highest non-departure rate, at 60%, ahead of the 15–24 and 50–64 groups, each at 35%.

Moreover, the more people there are in a household, the higher the departure rate.
“, Raffour reveals.


A social determinism: “workers travel much less than employees”

On socio-professional categories, a few surprises emerge.

Contrary to what one might expect, the highest non-departure rate is among retirees, at 58%. They follow by workers at 44%, farmers at 41%, employees at 36%, and traders at 35%.

The departure rate is 81% for intermediate professions.

“The primary reason people say they didn’t travel is simply insufficient income, so financial constraints take precedence. Then, given international instability and the national context, the French prefer to save.

There is also a difficulty in spotting travel assistance. They exist, but part of the population cannot access them. Social organizations must talk about vacations
“, explains Raffour.

Moreover, with the upgrading of the French tourism industry, some respondents noted a lack of entry-level offers.

There are also professional constraints, especially for job seekers, those who change employers, but also precarious workers.

To this, add all those who have trouble being replaced, such as farmers, doctors, firefighters, etc. There is also a social determinism that blocks vacation departure.

“When one has not had the capacity to travel with family or friends, it leads to social reproduction, as Bourdieu stated.

And this is true to the extent that, even when wages of workers and employees are almost equal, workers travel considerably less than employees.

Many people told us they do not know how to plan and organize their vacations. Illiteracy in digital tools is also a major issue to combat.

Finally, the aging population, which is unlikely to improve, brings health problems and loneliness
“, concludes Raffour.

There is therefore no single explanation, and there are many levers to achieve greater social justice, provided one is willing to activate them.


Holidays: an entirely interactive infographic on non-participants in France

No vacations in 2025

39%

22 million French peopleaged 15 and over in metropolitan France

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Who travels the least?

Test a profile

Scores by criterion, not cumulative.

Why they don’t travel

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Insufficient incomePrioritizes essential expenses; no vacation on credit

Source : Raffour Interactif 2026 Barometer “Short stays, holidays, e-tourism”, 1,000 telephone interviews, quota sampling. Holidays: at least one leisure stay of four nights or more. Revenues, age gaps, gender, Paris region and household size: Guy Raffour on TourMaG.com (22 September 2026).

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Flight Cancellations Right Before Your Trip: What Compensation Is Available for Package Holidays? [ABO]


Vols annulés juste avant un séjour : quid du dédommagement dans le cadre d'un forfait ? - Depositphotos.com  Auteur alexeynovikov

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A female traveler filed a request with the Mediation after the cancellation of the flights included in a package holiday bound for Iceland. If the travel agency agreed to refund the stay, the client also believed she was entitled to a so-called ‘mirror’ compensation.

The trip consisted of a one-week stay in Iceland. A few days before departure, the airline responsible for the outbound and return flights canceled both legs.

Following this cancellation, the travel agency offered two options: reschedule the stay by one day, at a surcharge of €330, or keep the original dates with new flights, which would incur a surcharge of €980.

The traveler refused these two proposals and requested a full refund of the package, as well as an additional compensation.

The agency agreed to refund all amounts paid, but refused any additional compensation.



Ce que disent les textes :

To render its opinion, the Mediation relied on the provisions of Article R. 211-9 of the Tourism Code. This text provides that when an essential element of the contract is modified before departure, the professional must inform the traveler of the proposed changes and give them the choice to accept them or terminate the contract.

If the traveler refuses these modifications, they can obtain a full refund of the amounts paid.

In this case, the cancellation of the flights indeed constituted a modification of an essential element of the contract. The agency proposed replacement solutions, which the traveler was free to accept or refuse. After rejecting these proposals, she was allowed to cancel her stay at no cost and obtain the full refund of her package.


Ce que préconise la Médiation Tourisme et Voyage :

Dans ces conditions, la Médiation a considéré que le professionnel avait respecté les obligations prévues par le Code du tourisme.

Aucun élément ne permettrait de justifier l’octroi d’une indemnisation complémentaire, le remboursement intégral du séjour constituant une réparation suffisante.


Retrouvez tous les cas pratiques de la Médiation Tourisme et Voyage en cliquant HERE.


Air France Holidays: A Strategic Activity That Should Be Developed


Air France-KLM : une entité pour gérer et exploiter l’ensemble de son offre Holidays - Capture écran

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L’information avait fait parler dans l’industrie touristique, les tour-opérateurs et agents de voyages craignant qu’Air France se substitue à eux.

En juillet dernier, nous vous révélions en effet la volonté de la compagnie nationale de reprendre le contrôle de son activité d’agence de voyages. Nous avions aussi eu écho d’une certaine déception, au sein de la direction d’Air France, concernant les résultats de cette activité, avec la volonté de la démultiplier.

Selon nos informations, la décision aurait été prise de mettre fin au partenariat avec PerfectStay, afin d’internaliser la production d’offres packagées.

Une nouvelle société a été créée dans le cadre de cette activité. Elle a même été immatriculée dernièrement par Atout France.

Pour la première fois, la compagnie à la dérive tricolore a pris la parole sur la reprise en main du projet.


Air France-KLM: an entity to manage and operate the entirety of its Holidays offering

It was during our interview with Nadia Azale that we learned more about the dossier.

“The package holiday market is a strategic market for aviation and for the Air France-KLM group as a whole. Its contribution is very important for leisure routes.

We have created an entity that will be called Air France-KLM Holidays and that will manage these different products, which existed already within the various group companies.

We are trying to professionalize this activity
“, the head of the France market for Air France-KLM told us.

And the company spokesperson clarified the direction’s intentions a little more.

Indeed, this activity is regarded as “both strategic and complementary to its core aviation business” by the group. To such an extent “that it should be developed further given the potential for additional sales“.

EasyJet Holidays thus becomes a genuine source of inspiration for Air France-KLM.

To achieve the development of this activity, the group has decided to “create a dedicated and unified operating unit to manage and operate the entirety of its Holidays offering.

This activity responds to a growing demand for personalized and seamless travel experiences, while relying on the strength of the group’s networks and brands.
”


Air France Holidays: a takeover of control thanks to Airtrade?

In a first phase, according to our information, Air France will rely on a company owned by KLM, namely Airtrade.

Founded in 1989, then acquired in 2021 by the Dutch company, Airtrade was originally an aviation consolidator, before developing other services to ultimately become a provider of technology solutions for distribution in the Netherlands.

A French version of its tools would be operational.

It is on this basis that Air France could thus reintermediate its activity, in line with the rest of the group, since a single company should handle the entire Holidays offering for the airlines.

Moreover, in May last year, Airtrade’s shares were transferred directly to the Air France-KLM holding. A proposal that would have been put forward by Paris.

“It is therefore absolutely not a forced centralization, but a strategic choice. We welcome it.

For KLM Holidays, we are exclusively a technology provider and offer implementation services. Naturally, we will study how to export this model further
“, commented TravelPro, Jeroen Martron, the CEO of Airtrade.

The pieces of the puzzle are coming together. It remains to be seen whether the assembly will yield a beautiful work.

Salaün Holidays: Millionaire Salespeople Rewarded With a Trip to Armenia


Salaün Holidays : les vendeurs millionnaires récompensés par un voyage en Arménie

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During the fifth convention of the SNA network, held in Hammamet from November 22 to 25, 2025, Salaün Holidays highlighted the top sellers of the SN AGENCES and BT Holidays networks who had surpassed the symbolic threshold of 1 million euros in business volume.

To reward this commitment, these Millionaires were invited from June 18 to 22, 2026 for a reward trip to Armenia.

For five days, the laureates explored the many facets of a country with a millennial history, regarded as the world’s first Christian state. The program notably allowed participants to visit the capital Yerevan, the spiritual center of Etchmiadzin, the emblematic monasteries of Geghard, Khor Virap and Noravank, as well as the spectacular landscapes of Lake Sevan and the famous Garni basaltic gorge.

Beyond the heritage, the stay left a lasting impression thanks to immersive experiences such as tastings of local specialties and wines, or a private concert of spiritual chants in the unique setting of Geghard Monastery.


Des partenaires mobilisés pour une expérience optimale

This operation was carried out with the support of partners committed alongside Salaün Holidays. Turkish Airlines supported the trip as the transport partner, represented on site by the sales representative Nabila Essraoui.

The broker Assurever was also present at this milestone, represented by Jules Guérineau for the Western region, illustrating the quality and proximity that drive this partnership.

On site, the program was designed and orchestrated by Armroutes, a destination specialist DMC led by Gagik Hakobyan. The group was thus able to explore Armenia in ideal conditions alongside Alina Khatchatryan, a French-speaking guide whose professionalism and infectious passion greatly contributed to the success of the stay.

Franck Autret, General Director of the Salaün Holidays network, underlined that this trip fully demonstrated the commitment to recognizing the dedication and performance of teams while allowing them to discover authentic destinations that carry meaning and emotion.

Salaün Holidays Launches Silk Road Brochure


Salaün Holidays enrichit son offre en Asie centrale avec une nouvelle brochure - Photo : Salaün Holidays

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Salaün Holidays broadens its Asia program with a new brochure entirely devoted to the Silk Road routes.

The tour operator gathers a selection of itineraries across several Central Asian regions, from China to the ancient caravanserai towns of Uzbekistan, passing through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan.

Historic cities, turquoise domes, deserts, steppes and mountain chains form the thread running through this new collection.

Some of the proposed itineraries are exclusive and unprecedented, with the aim of showing travelers the different facets of territories shaped by centuries of commercial and cultural exchanges.


Salaün Holidays asserts a historical expertise in Uzbekistan

This new brochure continues the group’s ongoing presence on the destination. “We have been programming Uzbekistan since 1999“, notes Michel Salaün, president of the eponymous group.

According to the executive, 12,600 travelers have discovered the country over the past 27 years thanks to the tour operator’s programming, which today positions itself as the leader on this destination.

“It is therefore appropriate to devote a special brochure to the Silk Road and its mythical itineraries“, says Michel Salaün. The brochure thus assembles guided tours, small-group journeys as well as tailor-made and on-demand offers.

The offering aims to meet different traveler profiles, whether they wish to follow an organized itinerary or build a personalized trip.

Salaün Holidays notably includes services comprising flights, accommodations, transfers, French-speaking guides and excursions.


Tours between historic cities and vast expanses

Among the main itineraries on offer is the circuit “Uzbekistan and the Splendors of the Silk Road”, organized for 10 days and 9 nights. The trip notably includes visits to Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, as well as immersive experiences and encounters with local populations.

The brochure also includes several longer circuits. “The Silk Road from Urgench to Tashkent”, spanning 12 days and 10 nights, offers a discovery of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand, three emblematic cities in Silk Road history.

Another highlighted itinerary is “The Great Crossing of Central Asia”, a journey of 15 days and 14 nights across three former Soviet republics of Central Asia. The circuit combines explorations of steppes, mountains and historic cities, tracing the paths of the ancient trade routes.


A program dedicated to small groups

Salaün Holidays is also developing a small-group travel offering. “The Grand Tour of Uzbekistan, Orient Heritage and Caravanserai Splendors“, scheduled for 15 days and 13 nights, links notably Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand. The itinerary emphasizes local experiences, with village visits, a night in a yurt, a lunch with a local family as well as the discovery of Uzbek crafts and daily life.

Another trip of 13 days and 11 nights combines Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The route takes travelers through deserts, UNESCO-listed historic cities and several iconic monuments of Islamic architecture.

The new brochure also offers itineraries tied to major regional calendar highlights. The circuit “Winter Legends on the Silk Road”, organized over 8 days and 6 nights, allows celebrating the New Year in Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand.

Salaün Holidays also schedules a trip around Navruz, the spring festival celebrated for more than 2,500 years in Central Asia. Over 11 days and 9 nights, the itinerary combines discovering the festival and its traditions with exploring the main historical milestones of the Silk Road.


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Salaün Holidays Tests a Mobile Travel Agency in Markets


Salaün Holidays teste une agence de voyages mobile sur les marchés - Photo : Salaün Holidays

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What if your next trip was planned between buying a few vegetables and picking up a local cheese?

C’est le pari de Salaün Holidays avec son opération estivale “Your travel agency comes to meet you”.

À bord d’un Mercedes Marco Polo habillé aux couleurs de l’enseigne, deux conseillers commerciaux installent ponctuellement leur bureau sur les marchés de communes de la Sarthe et de l’Orne.

Pour Franck Autret, directeur général du réseau d’agences de voyages Salaün Holidays, cette initiative répond à une réflexion plus large sur l’évolution de la distribution.

“Nous sommes à la fois tour-opérateur, agent de voyages, mais aussi transporteur. Dans nos réflexions pour développer notre activité, cette idée a émergé : pourquoi ne pas créer une agence qui va directement à la rencontre des clients ?”

L’entreprise disposait déjà d’un van, qu’elle a transformé en agence mobile. Deux conseillers, habituellement en poste en agence, se sont portés volontaires pour participer à cette première expérimentation.

L’objectif est simple : recréer un contact de proximité avec une clientèle qui ne dispose pas toujours d’une agence de voyages à quelques kilomètres de chez elle, tout en suscitant des projets de vacances dans un cadre plus spontané.


A start slowed by the heatwave

The tour, however, began under unusual conditions. The first stops coincided with the heatwave that hit France in late June.

“We started in the middle of a heatwave, which obviously didn’t help. On the first day, there weren’t many people at the market with nearly 40 °C“, acknowledges Franck Autret.

The following days proved more encouraging. “We had more contacts with traders than visitors at first, but also several inquiries and quotes. I wouldn’t say we are making sales every day, but this first test is quite interesting. The concept arouses curiosity and the initial feedback is positive.”

According to the group, the stops at Longny-les-Villages and Bellême notably allowed measuring public interest, both from exhibitors and residents.


An experiment that could be extended

This first tour will continue until July 17, 2026 on several markets in Sarthe and Orne.

At its end, Salaün Holidays will draw an initial assessment before deciding on the next steps.

If the idea of an itinerant agency year-round does not seem on the agenda, the concept could return in the autumn in another region. “If we find the experience to be conclusive, we could renew the operation in the autumn on another territory. In the long term, it’s a concept that could be sustained, or even developed“, says Franck Autret.


Next steps of the tour

• Thursday, July 2 : Saint-Calais

• Friday, July 3 : Malicorne-sur-Sarthe

• Tuesday, July 7 : Bonnétable

• Wednesday, July 8 : Longny-les-Villages

• Thursday, July 9 : Saint-Calais

• Friday, July 10 : Malicorne-sur-Sarthe

• Wednesday, July 15 : Longny-les-Villages

• Thursday, July 16 : Saint-Calais

• Friday, July 17 : Malicorne-sur-Sarthe


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The Je pars, tu pars, il part Foundation Funds Holidays for 1,100 Families


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While France is celebrating this year the 90 years of paid holidays, the right to vacation remains out of reach for a substantial portion of the population.

According to figures recalled by the Fondation Je pars, tu pars, il part, 39% of the French—and one child in four—still do not take holidays.

It is in this context that on June 29, 2026 at Fouquet’s Paris the fourth edition of the Charity Gala of Tourism Decision-Makers was held.

Organized under the high patronage of Serge Papin, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises, Trade, Craft, Tourism and Purchasing Power, the event brought together 102 representatives of the tourism ecosystem to support the Foundation’s actions.


More than 120,000 euros raised

Thanks to donations from participants, a raffle and an auction conducted by auctioneer Yonathan Chamla (Maison R&C), over €120,000 was collected.

The funds will finance the Foundation’s various programs supporting holiday departures for the most vulnerable audiences.

Among the personalities present were notably Sacha Houlié, deputy, Christian Mantei, president of Atout France and sponsor of the Foundation, Jean-Virgile Crance, president of the Confederation of Tourism Actors, Julien Huel, director of hospitality and catering for the Barrière group, as well as Noémie Nusbaumer, Tourism advisor to the minister.

Actress Mélanie Doutey and the world champion in freeride skiing and sailor Aurélien Ducroz, ambassador of the Foundation, were also in attendance.


1,100 families hosted in nearly 200 destinations

The first departures are scheduled to begin on July 4. Through August 31, more than 1,100 families, representing over 5,500 adults and children, will be able to enjoy a stay thanks to the mobilization of tourism professionals.

In total, 19 accommodations providers and 40 independent camps will offer lodging in nearly 200 destinations across the country. Families will be able to stay in a residence or a mobile home, by the sea, in the mountains or in the countryside.

In addition to accommodation, several partners will also offer on-site activities, such as access to ski lifts, summer sledding, swimming pools or cinemas, with the support of local tourist offices.


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2027-2028 School Holidays Calendar


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Tourism professionals now have visibility into the main school holiday periods for the 2027-2028 year.

The official calendar was fixed by an order published in the Official Journal on July 23, 2026.

As every year, Metropolitan France is split into three academic zones: A, B and C.

The rentrée dates, Toussaint, Noël and summer holidays are common to all three zones. The winter and spring holidays, however, are staggered to spread the departures on vacation.

For students in zones A, B and C, the school start will take place on Thursday, September 2, 2027.

The first holidays of the school year, those of Toussaint, will start on Saturday, October 23, 2027 and end on Monday, November 8, 2027 for all metropolitan academies.

The Christmas holidays will also be common to all zones. They will run from Saturday, December 18, 2027 to Monday, January 3, 2028.


School Holidays: Winter and Spring Breaks Spread Out

As dictated by the current school calendar, the winter break will be distributed across three periods.

Zone B will lead with holidays from Saturday, February 5 to Monday, February 21, 2028. Zone C will follow from Saturday, February 12 to Monday, February 28, 2028. Finally, students in Zone A will be on break from Saturday, February 19 to Monday, March 6, 2028.

The spring holiday schedule will follow the same pattern.

Zone B students will be on break from Saturday, April 8 to Monday, April 24, 2028. Those in Zone C will depart from Saturday, April 15 to Tuesday, May 2, 2028.

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Zone A will close the sequence, with holidays from Saturday, April 22, 2028 to Tuesday, May 9, 2028. The end of the school year is set for Tuesday, July 4, 2028 for all three zones.

The calendar also includes two non-instruction days in spring 2028: classes will be off on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, 2028.

The dates of school holidays may be subject to adjustments, notably due to the organization of end-of-year exams in middle schools and high schools.


School Holidays: Overseas Territories Subject to Specific Calendars

The published calendar concerns the academies in metropolitan France.

For Corsica, Guadeloupe, Guyane, Martinique, Mayotte and Réunion, the dates are fixed by the academy rectors.

The same applies to Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. The corresponding calendars will be published later.

Holidays begin after the classes, while school resumes on the morning of the indicated day. When holidays begin on a Saturday, students who do not have classes that day may leave on Friday afternoon.

Families can finally consult a calculator to obtain dates that directly correspond to their department or territory.


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