A movement against French tourists, dubbed "Parisians out!", officially commenced at the start of August. This summer, hostility has been directed towards tourists, particularly those from Paris, in regions such as Brittany and Corsica.
In southern Finistère, specifically the Bigouden area, cars have been scratched with messages like "No to Parisians". These incidents occurred in towns including Plobannalec-Lesconil, where three cars were vandalised. Ironically, the damaged vehicles were owned by local residents who had previously moved to Paris, identified by the "75" on their number plates.
The mayor of Plogoff has spoken out against the sentiment, stating that "We can defend our peace and quiet, our environment and our quality of life without rejecting or stigmatising those who come to our area." However, the movement has spread beyond Brittany, with "Parisians go home" leaflets distributed on the Île de Ré and threats made to second homeowners in Corsica.
The pressure on local infrastructure is cited as a reason for the anger, with the population of some Finistère villages and towns reportedly trebling in July and August. Heatwaves and wildfires have also led to an increase in "coolcations" on the northerly Brittany coast, adding further strain.