After U.S.-French Squabbles, the Yanks Are Coming Back to Paris

[kskiska]

Maybe "freedom fries" taste better in France.

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"The international situation has allowed an increase in Americans visiting Europe -- and we've benefited," said the president of the Paris tourism bureau, Jean-Marc Janaillac.

Paris is not alone. After a rough 2003, Europe is enjoying a rebound in visits by Americans, Japanese and others. Even Spain's terrorism-struck capital, Madrid, has seen more U.S. visitors this year.

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"The most cultivated Americans were able to look past the differences," said Jean-Claude Demais, head of Normandy's tourist bureau. "But other Americans were told that French people were jerks -- and people believed it."

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[amber dog democrat]

1. We are going to Paris for spring break.

Went to Turkey last year.

I never had bad feelings towards France.

[Mokito]

2. Oi! Visit Belgium when you get a chance.

I know it's just a tiny spot on the global map, but I assure you it's worth it!

(This message is NOT sponsored by any tourist board whatsoever, I swear :evilgrin:)

[amber dog democrat]

4. Thank you

a most excellent suggestion.

[Lefty48197]

3. I love France.

Hell, they explored and mapped this country. They even funded our revolution, and Gen. Lafayette probably made the difference.
Of course, I'd love Gibraltar if I thought it would pizz off the Republicans.

[maxsolomon]

5. the france haters never leave the country anyway

a pitiful % of americans even have passports.