France outdoor overnight stays, non-residents: unclassified
France outdoor overnight stays, non-residents: unclassified stood at 574 thousands in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Tourist accommodation table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Tourist accommodation table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 09-2025 | 08-2025 | 07-2025 | 06-2025 | 05-2025 | |
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| Campsites and holiday residences | |||||||||||
| Overnight stays in outdoor accommodations - Non resident customers - Unclassified - Metropolitan France | 574 | 547 | 289 | 198 | 90 | 315 | 688 | 582 | 360 | 199 | |
| Overnight stays in outdoor accommodations - Resident customers - category 1 and 2 stars - Metropolitan France | 3,297 | 2,706 | 1,031 | 907 | 479 | 855 | 3,264 | 2,405 | 1,024 | 875 |
Understanding france outdoor overnight stays, non-residents: unclassified
International visitors utilizing unrated open-air hospitality grounds across Metropolitan France generate cumulative nocturnal stays tallied within this metric. The measure isolates guest nights originating from outside national borders at campsites and pitches lacking formal star classifications, separating foreign vacationers from domestic travelers. Excluded from this scope are visitors staying in classified luxury campsites, urban hotels, or traditional commercial apartment rentals.
Interpreting these figures demands caution regarding late reporting from smaller, informal properties that may lack automated registration systems. Seasonal adjustments are critical when reviewing monthly shifts, as foreign travel patterns peak sharply during specific holiday windows. Analysts must avoid comparing these unrated international figures directly with rated establishment data, as marketing and booking behaviors differ substantially between classified and unclassified open-air sectors.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is counted as a non-resident in unclassified outdoor accommodations?
- Travelers whose permanent residence is outside national borders who spend nights at unrated campsites or pitches.
- How do unrated foreign stays differ from classified foreign stays?
- They capture international visitors choosing non-standardized or budget open-air grounds rather than officially graded camping establishments.
- What causes volatility in this monthly international visitor series?
- Shifts in cross-border holiday schedules, school breaks in neighboring countries, and weather conditions heavily influence foreign camping volumes.