After Major Wildfires, Gironde Fears for Its Holidaymakers

Bordeaux - 01.08.2026: The flames are receding, but the next test is beginning for Gironde's tourism industry. Although rail services are running again and roads are reopening, holidaymakers are postponing their arrival or cancelling stays. Hotels, campsites, restaurants and leisure businesses are reporting lower occupancy during the weeks on which a significant part of their annual business depends.The uncertainty stems from the fires that have been raging since 22 July in the area between Saumos, Le Temple, Sainte-Helene, Le Porge, Lege-Cap-Ferret, Ares, Andernos-les-Bains and Marcheprime. The departmental council recently continued ...